LN4 3BJ is in Blankney, Lincoln and North Kesteven district. LN4 3BJ is located in the Metheringham Rural 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 Blankney, Lincoln, LN4 3BJ 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 area surrounding LN4 3BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 3BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 22.9% | 25.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 58.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 46.5% | 49.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.9% | 14.6% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 24.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 27.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.9% | 94.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LN4 3BJ was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average.
LN4 3BJ has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick and the 15th lowest crime rate of 353 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Barn Dairy Farm, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-09-22 | £475,000 |
| Dairy House Farm, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-01-08 | £615,423 |
| Willow Tree Bungalow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-09-07 | £451,466 |
| The Bungalow Fen Run, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2010-10-21 | £433,036 |
| The Old Granary Dairy Farm, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2008-08-15 | £356,515 |
LN4 3BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School Moor Lane , Martin LN4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metheringham Primary School Princes Street , Metheringham LN4 3BX | 3out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School Back Lane , Dunston LN4 2EH | 3out of 4 | 5,405 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.