High Street is in Waddington, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN5 9RF is located in the Waddington Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 9RP, LN5 9PY, LN5 9SA, LN5 9RW, LN5 9RJ, LN5 9SG, LN5 9RR, LN5 9RS, LN5 9RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN5 9RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.2% | 28.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 44.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 20% | 10.8% | -9.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 34.4% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 19.8% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 30% | 14.2% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 23.3% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 33.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 95.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.2% | 95.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 95.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% higher than the Bracebridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bracebridge Heath and the 130th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Cottage High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-04-29 | £225,000 |
| Hallmark House High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-30 | £221,616 |
| 2 Barn Cottages High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2022-12-21 | £228,235 |
| Lindum House High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-06-17 | £322,074 |
| Rufflands High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-28 | £536,413 |
LN5 9RF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LN5 9RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington All Saints Academy Mere Road , Waddington LN5 9NX | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waddington Redwood Primary Academy Redwood Drive , Brant Road LN5 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Calder Road , LN5 9BB | 3out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy Grantham Road , Bracebridge Heath LN4 2LD | 3out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleby Church of England (Controlled) Primary School Rectory Road , Coleby LN5 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 4,636 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masushi Ltd | Bar Lane | 96 yd | |
| Bake my Dayz | Bar Lane | 96 yd | |
| Freedom Church Waddington | Village Hall, Mere Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horse Shoes, High Street | 46 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Inn | 117 Grantham Road | 418 yd | |
| Waddington Bowls Club | Grantham Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palki Indian Takeaway | 37 Bar Lane | 96 yd | |
| Kites of Waddington | Kites, Bar Lane | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Bar Lane | 96 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham Road Playing Field MERE ROAD | grass pitches | 378 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 | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 29.2% |
| Median download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.