Royal Oak Lane is in Washingborough, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN4 1AX is located in the Heighington & Washingborough 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 Royal Oak Lane, Washingborough, Lincoln, LN4 1AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN4 1AU, LN4 1BZ, LN4 1BA, LN4 1AY, LN4 1BB, LN4 1AZ, LN4 1BD, LN4 1BW, LN4 1BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN4 1AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 LN4 1AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 22.2% | 26% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 52.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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%) 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 | 53.8% | 55.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 12.7% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.4% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 37.6% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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% | 93.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Oak Lane was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Bracebridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Royal Oak Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bracebridge Heath and the 94th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Royal Oak Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-01-28 | £384,671 |
| 4 Royal Oak Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2019-07-25 | £27,851 |
| 1 Royal Oak Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,950 | 2003-04-17 | £349,755 |
| 1 Royal Oak Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2002-05-31 | £319,959 |
LN4 1AX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingborough Academy School Lane , Washingborough LN4 1BW | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heighington Millfield Primary Academy Mill Lane , Heighington LN4 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Willingham Primary Academy Lime Grove , Cherry Willingham LN3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy Carlton Boulevard , LN2 4AG | 4out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branston Church of England Infant Academy Beech Road , Valley Estate LN4 1PR | 4out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branston Community Academy Station Road , Branston LN4 1LH | 4out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenland Hideaway | Fen Farm, Fiskerton Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunters Leap | Hunters Leap, Oak Hill | 159 yd | |
| Ferry Boat Inn | Ferry Boat Inn, High Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Place | 38 Main Road | 49 yd | |
| High Farm Fish Bar | 2 The Precinct, Park Lane | 533 yd | |
| Spring Chinese Takeaway | 2a The Precinct, Park Lane | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | 5 The Precinct | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washingborough Academy SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Washingborough Playing Fields FEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 559 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.