Westfield Approach, North Greetwell, Lincoln, LN2 4RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN2 4RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	49.4%	48.6%	-0.8%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	50.6%	51.4%	0.8%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LN2 4RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.1%	17.5%	2.4%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	61%	57.4%	-3.6%	44.2%	13.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.2%	13.9%	4.7%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	13.8%	9.9%	-3.9%	6.1%	3.8%

Health

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	29%	37.8%	8.8%	48.4%	-10.6%
Good health	40.7%	37.1%	-3.6%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	22.5%	17.1%	-5.4%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	4.8%	8%	3.2%	4.0%	4.0%
Very bad health	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.6%	24%	-2.6%	18.2%	5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	10.7%	2.9%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	8.9%	-4.9%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	8.9%	2.0%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	17.3%	3.5%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	24.8%	25.3%	0.5%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	6.4%	4.9%	-1.5%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.1%
White	99.1%	93.7%	-5.4%	81.4%	12.3%
Arab	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.5%	87.6%	-8.9%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	1.3%	5.6%	4.3%	6.1%	-0.5%
Africa	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	4.4%	4.4%	5.6%	-1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	87.6%	-7.6%	83.2%	4.4%
10+ Years	1.7%	8%	6.3%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.9%	76.7%	-1.8%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
North Africa	2.4%	0.1%	2.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.5%	13.5%	6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	57.2%	46.2%	11.0%
Buddhist	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Westfield Approach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Approach was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Cherry Willingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westfield Approach has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cherry Willingham and the 90th lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LN2 4RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westfield Approach are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Lindsey.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westfield Approach, North Greetwell, Lincoln, LN2 4RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN2 4RQ

Average Price
£206,000

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£206,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westfield Approach

Average Price
£226,502

Semi-Detached
£241,286

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£225,724

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westfield ApproachStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Westfield Approach, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£188,000	2024-02-28	£201,190
8 Westfield Approach, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£198,500	2021-08-26	£228,454
8 Westfield Approach, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£167,000	2016-08-08	£242,780
8 Westfield Approach, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2015-06-04	£261,751
2 Westfield Approach, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2014-11-17	£245,597

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN2 4RQ

Employment

LN2 4RQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LN2 4RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 LN2 4RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,462 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln Carlton Academy Carlton Boulevard , LN2 4AG	4out of 4	1,264 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Mill Hill , Nettleham LN2 2PE	3out of 4	1,726 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School All Saints Lane , Nettleham LN2 2NT	4out of 4	2,015 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ	1out of 4	2,406 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy Lime Grove , Cherry Willingham LN3 4BD	2out of 4	2,495 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory Pembroke Academy Croft Lane , Cherry Willingham LN3 4JP	1out of 4	2,017 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN	3out of 4	2,924 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP	3out of 4	3,903 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF	3out of 4	4,164 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ	- not rated	4,118 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL	- not rated	2,519 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN	- not rated	3,330 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY	- not rated	3,829 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW	- not rated	3,836 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Wickenby Crescent , Ermine Estate LN1 3TJ	4out of 4	3,990 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
MaCh	Mach Restaurant, Wragby Road East		233 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LN2 4RQ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	47.41 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	47.41 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	11.45 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.