Playgarth Estate is in Dorrington, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN4 3PY 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 Playgarth Estate, Dorrington, Lincoln, LN4 3PY 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 3PY 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 | 49.4% | 48.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 37.5% | 34.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 43.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| 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 3PY this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 28.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 9.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 24.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Playgarth Estate was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.5% higher than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Playgarth Estate has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick and the 122nd highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Playgarth Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-12 | £190,695 |
| 13 Playgarth Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-06-19 | £111,121 |
| 22 Playgarth Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-03-07 | £158,608 |
| 22 Playgarth Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,950 | 2004-09-17 | £155,209 |
| 25 Playgarth Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £16,500 | 2002-12-02 | £46,289 |
LN4 3PY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
LN4 3PY 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 3PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digby Church of England School Church Street , Digby LN4 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington Sleaford Road , Ruskington NG34 9BY | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy Chestnut Street , Ruskington NG34 9DL | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Digby the Tedder Primary School Trenchard Road , Ashby-De-La-Launde LN4 3JY | 4out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Community 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 | 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.