West Street is in Alford and in East Lindsey district. LN13 9HT is located in the Alford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Louth and Horncastle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Street, Alford, LN13 9HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN13 9HB, LN13 9BT, LN13 0AA, LN13 9HR, LN13 9HU, LN13 9HA, LN13 9HE, LN13 9HD, LN13 9HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN13 9HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 54.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 21.9% | 19.7% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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 | 28.1% | 30.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -18.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 41.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 24.2% | 21.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.8% | 22% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 15.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 23.7% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 98% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.1% | 98.5% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 98.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Alford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Alford and the 233rd highest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-26 | £113,753 |
| 82 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-02-24 | £105,206 |
| 74 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2020-08-06 | £177,529 |
| 63 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-09-24 | £228,774 |
| 82 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2017-11-10 | £90,139 |
LN13 9HT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LN13 9HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 133 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Primary School Hanby Lane , LN13 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena's Church of England Primary School, Willoughby Main Road , Willoughby LN13 9NH | 2out of 4 | 4,769 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Station Road , LN13 9HY | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Hanby Lane , LN13 9BL | 2out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Cafe | Alford Community Church Access Centre, 47 West Street | 134 yd | |
| Talking Heads | 23 West Street, Alford | 329 yd | |
| The Willow Restaurant | 128-129 West Street, Alford | 475 yd | |
| Cafe On The Cobbles | 17 Market Place, Alford | 512 yd | |
| Bay'S Cafe | 4 Beechings Way, Alford | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant | Half Moon Hotel, 25-28 West Street | 302 yd | |
| The Session House | Park Lane, Alford | 483 yd | |
| Alford & District Conserv Club | Alford Conservative Club, Park Lane | 519 yd | |
| The White Hart | The White Hart, 7 South Street | 530 yd | |
| The George Inn | The George, 13 High Street | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza King | 22 West Street, Alford | 387 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 127 West Street, Alford | 462 yd | |
| Golden Delight | Golden Delight, 24 South Market Place | 508 yd | |
| The Jolly Friar | 1 Church Street, Alford | 545 yd | |
| Panda House | 3 High Street, Alford | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd | Co Op Foodstore, Church Street | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar (Alford) STATION ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 228 yd |
| Alford Squash Club Millers Way | squash courts | 729 yd |
| Alford Sports Hall HANBY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Alford Town Fc ALFORD FOOTBALL CLUB ALFORD FOOTBALL CLUB EAST STREET | grass pitches | 967 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.