Postcode Analysis East Lindsey, East Midlands

WEST STREET, LN9 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, LN9 5AD.

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Population

524

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LN9 5AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 38.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN9 5AD is a safe, established residential area on West Street, 0.4km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, up 38.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00132261 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5AD. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 158,000

Semi-Detached

£ 113,000

3 sales · Mean £ 110,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LN9 5AD has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Outstanding833 pupils0.0 km
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Horncastle Primary School

Requires Improvement454 pupils0.9 km
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St Lawrence School

Good177 pupils1.0 km
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The Banovallum School

Good612 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Claire'S Crafts Create0.4 km
  • Cooplands0.4 km
  • Country Kitchen0.5 km
  • G Fidling Ltd0.5 km
  • Horncastle Chef0.3 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Admiral Rodney Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Horncastle Farmers Club0.4 km
  • Horncastle Town Football Club0.6 km
  • The Fighting Cocks0.1 km
  • Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Agra Tandoori0.4 km
  • Bar Unico0.4 km
  • Books And Bakes0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Harpars0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Society0.5 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Boy0.4 km
  • Little Caesar0.4 km
  • Mermaid Fisheries0.6 km
  • Peking Chef0.4 km
  • The Kings Treasure0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Metheringham19.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Elizabeth School Bus Park0.0 km
  • Reindeer Close0.1 km
  • Mountview Garage0.1 km
  • Mountview Garage0.2 km
  • Ashwood Close0.3 km