Postcode Analysis East Lindsey, East Midlands

WOODCOCK LANE, LN9 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCOCK LANE, LN9 5BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

604

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LN9 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 83% 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.

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

LN9 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Woodcock Lane, 0.6km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.

For families considering a move, LN9 5BB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00132271 (shared with 19 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 5BB. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

LN9 5BB has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Outstanding833 pupils0.4 km
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The Banovallum School

Good612 pupils1.1 km
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Horncastle Primary School

Requires Improvement454 pupils1.1 km
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St Lawrence School

Good177 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Claire'S Crafts Create0.6 km
  • Cooplands0.6 km
  • Country Kitchen0.8 km
  • G Fidling Ltd0.7 km
  • Horncastle Chef0.5 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Admiral Rodney Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Horncastle Farmers Club0.6 km
  • Horncastle Town Football Club0.6 km
  • The Fighting Cocks0.4 km
  • Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Agra Tandoori0.6 km
  • Bar Unico0.6 km
  • Books And Bakes0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Harpars0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Society0.7 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Boy0.6 km
  • Little Caesar0.6 km
  • Mermaid Fisheries0.6 km
  • Peking Chef0.6 km
  • The Kings Treasure0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Metheringham19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Reindeer Close0.4 km
  • Langton Drive0.4 km
  • Langton Drive0.4 km
  • Mountview Garage0.4 km
  • Queen Elizabeth School Bus Park0.4 km