LN9 6ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ndola Drive, 0.8km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN9 6ET 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 6ET are sourced from Output Area E00132276 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NDOLA DRIVE, LN9 6ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NDOLA DRIVE, LN9 6ET.
458
35
£ 34,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 6ET 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 6ET has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 6ET. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Semi-Detached
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 6ET has low crime rates — 37 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
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle Primary School
St Lawrence School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boston Road Service Station0.3 km
- Claire'S Crafts Create0.9 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Country Kitchen0.9 km
- Horncastle Chef0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.9 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.6 km
- Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- Ship Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.9 km
- Bar Unico0.8 km
- Books And Bakes1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Harpars0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Society1.0 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.9 km
- Little Caesar0.8 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.7 km
- Peking Chef0.8 km
- The Kings Treasure1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Avenue0.0 km
- Ndola Drive0.1 km
- Ndola Drive0.1 km
- Churchill Avenue0.1 km
- Thornton Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LN96ET · Data under Open Government Licence