Church Close is in Louth and in West Lindsey district. LN11 9LR is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Louth and Horncastle. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Close, Louth, LN11 9LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN11 9LX, LN11 9ET, LN11 9JX, LN11 9ER, LN11 9ES, LN11 9LT, LN11 9JA, LN11 9AQ, LN11 9YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN11 9LR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 47.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 37.5% | 38.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 27.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 19.6% | 18.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 38.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 35.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 19.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 19% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 33.8% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 96.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.5% | 90.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.4% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Close was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Priory & St James' average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Priory & St James' and the 192nd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 Church Close, Louth, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-08-27 | £191,212 |
| 2 Church Close, Louth, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2021-08-13 | £207,308 |
| 15 Church Close, Louth, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-12-02 | £101,222 |
| 19 Church Close, Louth, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-11-29 | £266,624 |
| 12 Church Close, Louth, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-08-21 | £206,013 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LN11 9LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louth Kidgate Primary Academy Kidgate , LN11 9BX | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England School, Louth Monks Dyke Road , LN11 9AR | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy Lacey Gardens , LN11 8DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lacey Gardens Junior Academy Lacey Gardens , LN11 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Grammar School Edward Street , LN11 9LL | 4out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Louth Academy Monks' Dyke Road , LN11 9AW | 1out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich House School 106 High Holme Road , LN11 0HE | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School Wood Lane , LN11 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Padrino | 34 Upgate, Louth | 45 yd | |
| Millie May'S | 26 Upgate, Louth | 45 yd | |
| The Mansion House | 12 Upgate, Louth | 61 yd | |
| Istanbul | 17 Upgate, Louth | 75 yd | |
| Siam Orchid | 6A Mercer Row, Louth | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn | 38 Upgate, Louth | 102 yd | |
| The Kings Head Hotel | Kings Head, 10 Mercer Row | 158 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf Inn | The Wheatsheaf, 62 Westgate | 175 yd | |
| Blocktails Cocktail Bar | 13E Cornmarket, Louth | 178 yd | |
| Masons Arms & Chuck Burger | Masons Arms Hotel, Cornmarket | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral House | 36 Upgate, Louth | 45 yd | |
| Samuels Takeaway | Samuels Nightclub, Eastgate | 225 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizzas | 26 Aswell Street, Louth | 293 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 2 Aswell Street, Louth | 293 yd | |
| Turkish Grill | 3 Aswell Street, Louth | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | 53 Eastgate, Louth | 319 yd | |
| Co-Operative Society | Co Op Supermarket, Northgate | 360 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, 156-158 Eastgate | 644 yd | |
| Co-Operative Society | The Co Operative Food, 155 Newmarket | 799 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Supermarket, Newbridge Hill | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodiz Gym (Closed) Upgate | health and fitness suite | 72 yd |
| Kidgate Primary Academy KIDGATE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| The King Edward Vi Grammar School Crowtree Lane | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Charles Street Recreation Ground CHARLES STREET | tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Louth Golf Club LOUTH GOLF CLUB LOUTH GOLF CLUB CROWTREE LANE | golf, squash courts | 682 yd |
| Louth Academy (South Campus) Monks Dyke Road | 862 yd | |
| Louth Academy (North Campus) North Holme Road | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| London Road Pavilion - Louth LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.