LN9 5DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Way, 0.7km from Thimbleby in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LN9, LN9 5DQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00132280 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD WAY, LN9 5DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, LN9 5DQ.
234
52
£ 34,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 5DQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates LN9 5DQ — age 52, 76% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5DQ. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5DQ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
The Banovallum School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Durham Ox0.7 km
- Horncastle Farmers Club0.8 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.6 km
- Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Horncastle Garden Centre Cafe0.7 km
- Agra Tandoori0.8 km
- Bar Unico0.9 km
- Books And Bakes0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.7 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Country Kitchen0.9 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.0 km
- Horncastle Chef0.8 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
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.8 km
- Little Caesar0.8 km
- Mermaid Fisheries1.0 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- The Kings Treasure0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham19.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mark Avenue0.1 km
- Accommodation Road0.1 km
- Accommodation Road0.1 km
- Elson Way0.2 km
- Holly Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95DQ · Data under Open Government Licence