Chapel Lane is in Aubourn, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN5 9DU is located in the Witham St Hughs & Swinderby 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 Chapel Lane, Aubourn, Lincoln, LN5 9DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 9GT, LN5 9DT, LN5 9EW, LN5 9DX, LN5 9FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN5 9DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LN5 9DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 19.6% | 24.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 57.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.9% | 47.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 40% | 34.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 33.1% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.8% | 99.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.4% | 97.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Bassingham Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural and the 87th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender House Chapel Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2023-07-31 | £553,834 |
| Orchard House Chapel Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-09-22 | £757,074 |
| Fair View Chapel Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-07-30 | £786,157 |
| Chapel House Chapel Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-29 | £389,290 |
| Hedge End Chapel Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-10-25 | £540,149 |
LN5 9DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
LN5 9DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Hykeham Community Primary School Wath Lane , South Hykeham LN6 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham St Hughs Academy Muntjac Way , Witham St Hughs LN6 9WF | 4out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassingham Primary School Lincoln Road , Bassingham LN5 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road , North Hykeham LN6 9ST | 3out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill School Lane , Thorpe-on-the-Hill LN6 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 4,398 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Lane | 75 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.