Branston Fen is in Bardney, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN3 5UN is located in the Branston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Branston Fen, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN3 5UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 24.3% | 36.1% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 45.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 19% | 12.2% | -6.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 43.2% | 51.6% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 LN3 5UN this area, 8.6% 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 | 19.6% | 8.6% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 23.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 34.1% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 96.3% | 94.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branston Fen was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Branston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Branston Fen has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Branston and the 169th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medlicoates Farm Cottage Branston Fen, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £29,000 | 1999-09-01 | £124,597 |
| Medlicoates Farm Cottage Branston Fen, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £10,000 | 1995-09-25 | £49,289 |
LN3 5UN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School Henry Lane , Bardney LN3 5XJ | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.