Cuckoo Lane is in Ashby De La Launde, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN4 3LQ is located in the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick 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 Cuckoo Lane, Ashby De La Launde, Lincoln, LN4 3LQ 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 3LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.6% | 49.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 80.2% 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 | 4.9% | 10.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 90.5% | 80.2% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 36.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.2%) 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 | 69.1% | 69.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 21.1% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 25.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 3LQ this area, 2.4% 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 | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 4.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.3% | 13.2% | -11.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.4% | 36.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 19.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 38.3% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 96.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 94.4% | 91.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cuckoo Lane was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cuckoo Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick and the 29th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Governor Station Cuckoo Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £900 | 2017-11-06 | £1,020 |
| Full-Time Employee | 189 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 184 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digby the Tedder Primary School Trenchard Road , Ashby-De-La-Launde LN4 3JY | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digby Church of England School Church Street , Digby LN4 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Caff | RAF Digby | 144 yd | |
| The Hive Coffee Shop | RAF Digby | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAF Digby Sports and Social Club | Building 28, RAF Digby | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | RAF Digby | 144 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raf Digby | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 149 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.