Mareham Close is in Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN4 2SZ is located in the Bracebridge Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mareham Close, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN4 2SY, LN4 2TE, LN4 2TT, LN4 2RA, LN4 2RD, LN4 2RB, LN4 2TL, LN4 2QZ, LN4 2QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN4 2SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 32.1% | 39.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 46.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 60.9% | 47% | -13.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 38% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 LN4 2SZ this area, 7% 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 | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.2% | 26% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 37.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 92.2% | 87.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 87.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mareham Close was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Bracebridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mareham Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bracebridge Heath and the 84th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mareham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-10-10 | £155,000 |
| 15 Mareham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2025-07-04 | £176,844 |
| 5 Mareham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2025-03-07 | £193,246 |
| 6 Mareham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-01-14 | £219,225 |
| 14 Mareham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-10-29 | £173,139 |
LN4 2SZ 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy Grantham Road , Bracebridge Heath LN4 2LD | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waddington Redwood Primary Academy Redwood Drive , Brant Road LN5 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Calder Road , LN5 9BB | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branston Community Academy Station Road , Branston LN4 1LH | 4out of 4 | 4,787 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 | 4,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 4,601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry Cafe | 30 Grantham Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmiths Arms | Blacksmith Arms, Grantham Road | 756 yd | |
| Bracebridge Heath Sports & Social Club | Grantham Road | 839 yd | |
| The Bull | London Road | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo's Square Pizza Fish & Chips | 16 Grantham Road | 839 yd | |
| China China | 14 Grantham Road | 839 yd | |
| Heath Fish Bar | 1 Grantham Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 Grantham Road | 773 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Society | 8/10 Grantham Road | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath Recreation Ground Bath Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Bracebridge Heath St Johns Primary Academy GRANTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 887 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.