LN9 6EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boston Road, 0.6km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN9 6EL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 6EL are sourced from Output Area E00132276 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSTON ROAD, LN9 6EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSTON ROAD, LN9 6EL.
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£ 34,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 6EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LN9 6EL has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 6EL. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 337,500
7 sales · Mean £ 374,642
Semi-Detached
£ 218,000
6 sales · Mean £ 218,500
Terraced
£ 134,125
2 sales · Mean £ 134,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 6EL has low crime rates — 47 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
The Banovallum School
Horncastle Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
St Lawrence School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boston Road Service Station0.5 km
- Claire'S Crafts Create0.7 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Country Kitchen0.7 km
- Horncastle Chef0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.7 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.4 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.8 km
- Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Red Lion0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.7 km
- Bar Unico0.6 km
- Books And Bakes0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Harpars0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.7 km
- Little Caesar0.6 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.4 km
- Peking Chef0.6 km
- The Kings Treasure0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Avenue0.1 km
- Ndola Drive0.1 km
- Ndola Drive0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN96EL · Data under Open Government Licence