Springfield Estate is in Scopwick, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN4 3NP 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 Springfield Estate, Scopwick, Lincoln, LN4 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN4 3NL, LN4 3PJ, LN4 3NR, LN4 3PA, LN4 3PB, LN4 3NT, LN4 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN4 3NP is primarily male, with 60.1% of the population 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 | 38.7% | 39.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 61.3% | 60.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LN4 3NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 50.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 35.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.6%) 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% | 43.3% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 45.3% | 12.9% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 24.3% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 35.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 97% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 93.3% | 93.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 93.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Estate was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Springfield Estate has the 8th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick and the 51st lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Springfield Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-11-20 | £225,925 |
| 8 Springfield Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-10-25 | £219,478 |
| 15 Springfield Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-07-06 | £232,885 |
| 22 Springfield Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2010-11-29 | £187,666 |
| 15 Springfield Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,600 | 2010-03-08 | £228,104 |
LN4 3NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 259 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 165 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metheringham Primary School Princes Street , Metheringham LN4 3BX | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digby Church of England School Church Street , Digby LN4 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 3,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Brookside | 192 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scopwick And Kirkby Green Village Hall Brookside | 194 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.