Sussex Gardens is in Scampton, Lincoln and in West Lindsey district. LN1 2UL is located in the Scampton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sussex Gardens, Scampton, Lincoln, LN1 2UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN1 2YL, LN1 2UN, LN1 2UJ, LN1 2UW, LN1 2YJ, LN1 2UQ, LN1 2UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN1 2UL is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 45% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 55% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LN1 2UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 44.9% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 41.7% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 54.2% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LN1 2UL this area, 4.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 20.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.3% | 32.8% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 15.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 27% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 93.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Gardens was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Saxilby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sussex Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Saxilby and the 146th lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Sussex Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-03-07 | £172,465 |
| 25 Sussex Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2024-11-27 | £123,366 |
| 15 Sussex Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-09-20 | £172,097 |
| 25 Sussex Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-07-31 | £93,566 |
| 25 Sussex Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-07-31 | £109,161 |
LN1 2UL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 283 |
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 71 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollyplatt Primary School School Lane , Scampton LN1 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scampton Church of England Primary School High Street , Scampton LN1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy School Drive , Welton LN2 3LA | 3out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riseholme College (Showground Campus) SHOWGROUND CAMPUS SHOWGROUND CAMPUS HORNCASTLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.