LN9 5BF is a sought-after residential area on The Ropewalk, 0.4km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
For families considering a move, LN9 5BF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 95.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00132267 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ROPEWALK, LN9 5BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ROPEWALK, LN9 5BF.
322
41
£ 34,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 5BF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LN9 5BF is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 95.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5BF. The average age is 41.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
4 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Flat
£ 115,000
2 sales · Mean £ 115,000
Detached
£ 277,500
1 sales · Mean £ 277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5BF has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Horncastle Primary School
St Lawrence School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
The Banovallum School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.4 km
- Cooplands0.4 km
- Country Kitchen0.3 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.9 km
- Horncastle Chef0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.4 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.6 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.5 km
- Masonic Hall0.3 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.3 km
- Bar Unico0.4 km
- Books And Bakes0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Harpars0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.2 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.3 km
- Little Caesar0.4 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.5 km
- Peking Chef0.4 km
- The Kings Treasure0.2 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Linden Road0.1 km
- Primary School0.1 km
- War Memorial Hospital0.1 km
- Stanhope Terrace0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95BF · Data under Open Government Licence