Rockingham Close is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN6 0FY is located in the Birchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rockingham Close, Lincoln, LN6 0FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 0FZ, LN6 0FW, LN6 0UL, LN6 0FT, LN6 0FX, LN6 0SL, LN6 0SJ, LN6 0FS, LN6 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 0FY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 28.8% | 38.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 44.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 2.1% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 49.7% | 57.5% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around LN6 0FY this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 7.4% | -18.7% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 21.7% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 39.8% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 83.2% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 91.7% | 86.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 85.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockingham Close was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rockingham Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Birchwood and the 100th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rockingham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-03-07 | £149,276 |
| 23 Rockingham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-04-03 | £177,485 |
| 1 Rockingham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-02-16 | £160,958 |
| 20 Rockingham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-04-29 | £170,605 |
| 9 Rockingham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-24 | £208,553 |
LN6 0FY 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 66 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Manser Primary School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 2out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lancaster School 82 Jasmin Road , Birchwood LN6 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint Hugh's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy, Lincoln Woodfield Avenue , Doddington Park LN6 0SH | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School Larchwood Crescent , LN6 0NL | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant and Nursery School Whitethorn Grove , Birchwood LN6 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 2,398 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 | 3,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 4,404 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 | 2,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 4out of 4 | 339 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Latte | Unit 21 Jasmin Road | 359 yd | |
| Fortuna School | Kingsdown Road | 431 yd | |
| Generation Wellbeing | Birchwood Leisure Centre, Birchwood Avenue | 623 yd | |
| Nacro | Schoeffer House, 242 Woodfield Avenue | 854 yd | |
| No 61 | Generate, Larchwood Crescent | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | Jasmin Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek2me Birchwood | Unit 30, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Jasmin Road | 325 yd | |
| New Capital Takeaway | Unit 31 Jasmin Road | 360 yd | |
| Birchwood Fish Bar | Unit 7 Jasmin Road | 360 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | Unit 29 Jasmin Road | 404 yd | |
| Orient | 66 Birchwood Avenue | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Birchwood Centre Food Store | 90 Jasmin Road | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Leisure Centre BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 510 yd |
| Birchwood Junior School LARCHWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 513 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.