LN9 5BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mark Avenue, 0.9km from Thimbleby in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
For families considering a move, LN9 5BD represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 8.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00132279 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARK AVENUE, LN9 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARK AVENUE, LN9 5BD.
220
56
£ 34,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 5BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Average age 56, 83% owned. LN9 5BD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5BD. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 185,000
25 sales · Mean £ 198,000
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
5 sales · Mean £ 160,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5BD has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle Primary School
St Lawrence School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Durham Ox0.9 km
- Horncastle Farmers Club0.8 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.7 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- Ship Inn1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Horncastle Garden Centre Cafe0.6 km
- Agra Tandoori0.9 km
- Bar Unico0.9 km
- Books And Bakes0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.8 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Country Kitchen0.9 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.3 km
- Horncastle Chef0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Boy0.9 km
- Little Caesar0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
- The Kings Treasure0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Holly Close0.0 km
- Chestnut Close0.2 km
- Mark Avenue0.2 km
- Accommodation Road0.3 km
- Accommodation Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95BD · Data under Open Government Licence