Burton Cliffe is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN1 3WT is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burton Cliffe, Lincoln, LN1 3WT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN1 3XL, LN1 3XD, LN1 3UT, LN1 3XB, LN1 3QJ, LN1 3UU, LN1 3UR, LN1 3QH, LN1 3UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN1 3WT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 31.1% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 44.9% | -13.6% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3WT this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 19.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 50.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 93.7% | 93.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burton Cliffe was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burton Cliffe has the 21st lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 68th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Burton Cliffe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2025-02-28 | £438,365 |
| 11 Burton Cliffe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2024-11-29 | £236,601 |
| 8 Burton Cliffe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-10-28 | £539,909 |
| 12 Burton Cliffe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-02 | £239,728 |
| 14 Burton Cliffe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-08-19 | £318,487 |
LN1 3WT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Other | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Academy Mount Street , LN1 3JG | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln Hampton Street , LN1 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln West Parade , LN1 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ermine Primary Academy Redbourne Drive , LN2 2HG | 1out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Wickenby Crescent , Ermine Estate LN1 3TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobraon Barracks | Burton Road | 398 yd | |
| Coffee Beanz | Discovery House, St Georges, Long Leys Road | 623 yd | |
| A W Curtis Bakers & Butchers Ltd | Factory Canteen, Long Leys Road | 1,039 yd | |
| Pickles Cafe | Yarborough Leisure Centre, Riseholme Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Club | Dunkirk Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa's Pizza/Raman Burger | 11 Trelawney House, 11 Trelawney Crescent | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sobraon Barracks Playing Fields SPIRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Crusaders Table Tennis Club CRUSADER TABLE TENNIS CLUB CRUSADER TABLE TENNIS CLUB DUNKIRK ROAD | 662 yd | |
| Yarborough Leisure Centre RISEHOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 989 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.