Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN6 0EL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.5% of the population 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	50.6%	62.5%	11.9%	51.0%	11.5%
Male	49.4%	37.5%	-11.9%	49.0%	-11.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around LN6 0EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.8%	53.7%	24.9%	37.9%	15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	28.4%	-22.4%	44.2%	-15.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	3%	4.2%	1.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	8.3%	8.4%	0.1%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	8.3%	4.2%	-4.1%	6.1%	-1.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.1%	51.3%	5.2%	48.4%	2.9%
Good health	38.1%	34.4%	-3.7%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	12.3%	11.3%	-1.0%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	3.2%	2.5%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.7%	16.8%	-5.9%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	14.7%	1.8%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	24.2%	10.2%	13.4%	10.8%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	0%	-5.7%	5.3%	-5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	23.2%	6.5%	16.9%	6.3%
Degree or Similar	22%	15.8%	-6.2%	33.8%	-18.0%
Other	6.1%	5.3%	-0.8%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	1.6%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	3.8%	3.8%	0.9%	2.9%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	97.4%	88.1%	-9.3%	81.4%	6.7%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.1% 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	92.3%	88.1%	-4.2%	83.2%	4.9%
European Union	4.2%	8.8%	4.6%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.3%	87.5%	-2.8%	83.2%	4.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	5%	4.7%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	1.9%	6.3%	4.4%	2.9%	3.4%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	54.4%	76.7%	-22.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	5%	1.3%	3.7%
Other EU countries	5.6%	1.5%	4.1%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	33.1%	13.5%	19.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	65%	37.2%	27.8%
Christian	28.1%	46.2%	-18.1%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Skellingthorpe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skellingthorpe Road was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Skellingthorpe Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 156th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LN6 0EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Skellingthorpe Road are based on 253 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lincoln.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 0EL

Average Price
£1,592,398

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,592,398

Estimated Average Property Prices for Skellingthorpe Road

Average Price
£271,663

Semi-Detached
£222,810

Terraced
£220,813

Detached
£342,416

Flats/Maisonettes
£76,737

Other
£286,932

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Skellingthorpe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Silo Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building	£1,250,000	2015-09-11	£1,576,016

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 0EL

Employment

LN6 0EL 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.

The percentage of student residents living in LN6 0EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	34
Part-Time Employee	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Self-Employed	5
Retired	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	19
Education	19
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Information and communication	8
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,832 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT	- not rated	3,311 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ	4out of 4	5,329 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Usher Junior School Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 7QZ	- not rated	292 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Moorland Infant and Nursery School Westwick Drive , LN6 7RP	- not rated	349 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	- not rated	666 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Primary School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	- not rated	666 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	- not rated	712 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	2out of 4	206 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The City of Lincoln Community College Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	- not rated	206 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX	2out of 4	567 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul, Lincoln's Catholic High School, A Science College Western Avenue , LN6 7SX	- not rated	567 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Ruston Technology College Shannon Avenue , LN6 7JG	- not rated	1,166 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ	- not rated	3,528 yd	Further education	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	1,145 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	3out of 4	719 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park School, Lincoln South Park , LN5 8EW	- not rated	1,960 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	1,963 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	2,148 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincolnshire Teaching and Learning Centre Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	2,149 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
The Showroom	Tritton Road	258 yd
St Peter & St Paul Parish Centre	2a Skellingthorpe Road	562 yd
Smiths Tea Room	277a Boultham Park Road	729 yd
Ignite Elim Church	Boultham Library, Boultham Park Road	739 yd
Fine Foods Exchange Cafe	4 Fulbeck House, Turner Avenue	785 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hartsholme/Lincoln United Sports Association	Sports Pavillion, Ashby Avenue	961 yd
Hartsholme/Lincoln Utd Sports Association	Ashby Avenue	961 yd
The Crown & Arrows	Moorland Avenue	1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Monson Fish Bar	248 Skellingthorpe Road	418 yd
Lakeside Fish Bar	239b Skellingthorpe Road	602 yd
Napoli Pizza	Unit 2B, Moorland Avenue	663 yd
Happy Chef	283 Boultham Park Road	729 yd
Boultham Pizza & Grill	277 Boultham Park Road	729 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-op Rookery Lane Pharmacy	226 Rookery Lane		757 yd
Lincolnshire Co-op Parklands Food Store	Boultham Park Road		765 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Priory City Of Lincoln Academy Sports Centre SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	234 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Lincoln) TRITTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	262 yd
St Peter & St Paul Catholic High School WESTERN AVENUE	grass pitches	593 yd
Hartsholme Academy CARRINGTON DRIVE	grass pitches	687 yd
Skellingthorpe Rd SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD	grass pitches	880 yd
Boultham Park WESTERN AVENUE	tennis courts	927 yd
Hartsholme Cricket Club Sports Pavilion Sports Pavilion Ashby Avenue	grass pitches	985 yd
Lincoln & District Indoor Bowls Club HALL DRIVE	indoor bowls	1,052 yd
Moorland Community Centre MOORLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	1,054 yd
Lincoln United Fc Ashby Avenue	grass pitches	1,059 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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