Blacks Close, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9SG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN5 9SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.2%	53.8%	-1.4%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	44.8%	46.2%	1.4%	49.0%	-2.8%

Partnership Status

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	30.3%	24.1%	-6.2%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	45.5%	44.5%	-1.0%	44.2%	0.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	6.6%	16.4%	9.8%	9.1%	7.3%
Widowed	15.2%	12.4%	-2.8%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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	37.4%	39.8%	2.4%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	39.1%	36.2%	-2.9%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	15.3%	18.9%	3.6%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	7.1%	4.5%	-2.6%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.3%	19.4%	-8.9%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	12.1%	-5.5%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	15.8%	0.2%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.5%	2.2%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	19%	10.4%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	22.1%	25.3%	3.2%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	4.5%	2.9%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	97.9%	0.7%	81.4%	16.5%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	93.6%	94.3%	0.7%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	2.1%	4.2%	2.1%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	94%	1.1%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.3%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	0.9%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78%	76.7%	1.3%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	18.4%	13.5%	4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Blacks Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blacks Close was 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% higher than the Bracebridge Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blacks Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bracebridge Heath and the 82nd highest crime rate of 354 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LN5 9SG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blacks Close are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Kesteven.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blacks Close, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9SG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN5 9SG

Average Price
£208,100

Semi-Detached
£180,636

Terraced
£166,819

Detached
£408,775

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£535,477

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blacks Close

Average Price
£208,506

Semi-Detached
£204,761

Terraced
£182,639

Detached
£314,398

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£554,832

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blacks CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Blacks Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2026-01-05	£186,981
8 Blacks Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£163,000	2022-07-29	£165,176
20 Blacks Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-09-24	£201,105
6 Blacks Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,500	2021-09-17	£142,449
14 Blacks Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2021-02-16	£156,291

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN5 9SG

Employment

LN5 9SG 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 LN5 9SG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	88
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	13
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waddington All Saints Primary School Mere Road , Waddington LN5 9NX	- not rated	283 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waddington All Saints Academy Mere Road , Waddington LN5 9NX	- not rated	283 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Waddington Redwood Primary School Redwood Drive , Brant Road LN5 9BN	- not rated	2,182 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waddington Redwood Primary Academy Redwood Drive , Brant Road LN5 9BN	3out of 4	2,182 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln Lowfields Infant School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	- not rated	3,074 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	4,389 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Pattinson School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF	- not rated	4,389 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	- not rated	4,748 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	- not rated	4,748 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Ruston Technology College Shannon Avenue , LN6 7JG	- not rated	5,049 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT	3out of 4	5,046 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Therese Lord Independent School 22 Melbourne Way , Waddington LN5 9XJ	- not rated	1,799 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harmston Hall Hospital School Church Lane , Harmston LN5 9SR	- not rated	2,494 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	3,074 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	4,251 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	- not rated	4,748 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masushi Ltd	Bar Lane	59 yd
Bake my Dayz	Bar Lane	59 yd
Freedom Church Waddington	Village Hall, Mere Road	396 yd
Coffee House Express Kiosk	Raf Waddington, High Dyke	1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Horseshoes	Three Horse Shoes, High Street	104 yd
Wheatsheaf Inn	117 Grantham Road	291 yd
Waddington Bowls Club	Grantham Road	297 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Palki Indian Takeaway	37 Bar Lane		59 yd
Kites of Waddington	Kites, Bar Lane		59 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Budgens	Bar Lane		59 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grantham Road Playing Field MERE ROAD	grass pitches	387 yd
Raf Waddington	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.