Saxon Close is in Metheringham, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN4 3HQ 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 Saxon Close, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN4 3HS, LN4 3HF, LN4 3HR, LN4 3AR, LN4 3HG, LN4 3HW, LN4 3HJ, LN4 3HL, LN4 3JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN4 3HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 16.4% | 21.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 56.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 33.1% | 38.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 16% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 22.1% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 20.7% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 100% | 97.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.5% | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxon Close was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Branston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saxon Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Branston and the 168th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Saxon Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-12-15 | £192,856 |
| 12 Saxon Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2022-08-11 | £232,294 |
| 24 Saxon Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2022-05-20 | £113,724 |
| 1 Saxon Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-04-05 | £225,032 |
| 24 Saxon Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2013-09-04 | £109,854 |
LN4 3HQ 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 LN4 3HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Metheringham Primary School Princes Street , Metheringham LN4 3BX | 3out of 4 | 628 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 | 2,082 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nocton Community Primary School The Green , Nocton LN4 2BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School Moor Lane , Martin LN4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 5,407 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaaj | 13 High Street | 478 yd | |
| Tilly's Tea and Gift Shop Ltd | 15a High Street | 547 yd | |
| Fenlake Cafe | Fen Lane | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Londesborough Arms | Middle Street | 431 yd | |
| The Lincolnshire Poacher Inn | High Street | 478 yd | |
| Metheringham Bowls Club | Princes Street | 725 yd | |
| The Star & Garter | Princes Street | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sab's Plaice | 1 Caroline Road | 97 yd | |
| Top Wok | 61 High Street | 478 yd | |
| Turgay's Place | 15 High Street | 478 yd | |
| Kelly's Catch | 47 High Street | 478 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 13 High Street | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Society | 26-28 High Street | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metheringham Squash Rackets Club FEN ROAD | squash courts | 501 yd |
| Metheringham Swimming Pool PRINCES STREET | swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Metheringham Sports Field PRINCES STREET | grass pitches | 790 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.