Cross Ocliff Hill is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN5 8PN is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Ocliff Hill, Lincoln, LN5 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 8PG, LN5 8PP, LN5 8RF, LN5 8PU, LN5 8PZ, LN5 8PT, LN5 8PR, LN5 8PS, LN5 8PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN5 8PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.7% | 40.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 44.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 11.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 90.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 84.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 84.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Ocliff Hill was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Ocliff Hill has the 31st lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 146th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 6 9 Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-08 | £296,744 |
| Apartment 3 9 Cross Ocliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-04-14 | £191,295 |
| Apartment 4 9 Cross Ocliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-11-29 | £173,526 |
| Apartment 3 9 Cross Ocliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-11-11 | £189,565 |
| Apartment 2 Ashleigh 9 Cross Ocliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-10-08 | £92,298 |
LN5 8PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 4,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Bristol Drive , LN6 7UE | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School Pennell Street , LN5 7TA | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy Grantham Road , Bracebridge Heath LN4 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Community Venue | 72A Newark Road | 280 yd | |
| Bracebridge Cafe | 146 Newark Road | 596 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 255 Newark Road | 598 yd | |
| Southside | St Katharine's Church, Colegrave Street | 625 yd | |
| Pizza City Chippy | 7 High Street | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse Inn | 178 Newark Road | 704 yd | |
| Lincoln Scout H Q | Altham Terrace | 711 yd | |
| Lincoln & District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd | Hall Drive | 842 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | 21 High Street | 916 yd | |
| Gwynnes Sports Club Ltd | Shakespeare Street | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 4 U | 69 Newark Road | 311 yd | |
| Links Chinese Takeaway | 97 Newark Road | 321 yd | |
| Maggies Plaice | 144 Newark Road | 605 yd | |
| Pizza Pepis | 283 Newark Road | 720 yd | |
| Lotus House | 303-305 Newark Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 233 Newark Road | 509 yd | |
| Tesco | 156-158 Newark Road | 704 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Tealby Street Food Store | 14-16 High Street | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Priory Academy CROSS O'CLIFF HILL | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 119 yd |
| Queen'S Park School (Closed) South Park | 707 yd | |
| Bud Robinson Community Centre MAPLE STREET | 861 yd | |
| Lincoln & District Indoor Bowls Club HALL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 889 yd |
| Boultham Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 5.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.