Westwood Drive, Lincoln, LN6 0HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 0HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.2%	51.7%	4.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	52.8%	48.3%	-4.5%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 vicinity of LN6 0HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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	21.7%	26.1%	4.4%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	60.1%	-1.6%	44.2%	15.9%
Separated	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	10.5%	7.1%	-3.4%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	5.4%	4.1%	-1.3%	6.1%	-2.0%

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	48.7%	48.4%	-0.3%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	35.8%	34.8%	-1.0%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	12%	13%	1.0%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	17%	16.6%	-0.4%	18.2%	-1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	5.3%	-8.8%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	16.2%	-2.2%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	11.3%	4.1%	5.3%	6.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	17%	4.4%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	24.9%	29.8%	4.9%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	5.8%	3.8%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.7%	99.1%	1.4%	81.4%	17.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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%	96.6%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	96.6%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.9%	2.5%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.9%	76.7%	6.2%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37%	37.2%	-0.2%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Westwood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Drive was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Westwood Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 48th lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

🔎 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 0HJ, 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 Westwood Drive are based on 49 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 Westwood Drive, Lincoln, LN6 0HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 0HJ

Average Price
£263,916

Semi-Detached
£253,840

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£273,992

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westwood Drive

Average Price
£265,816

Semi-Detached
£258,422

Terraced
£207,261

Detached
£273,909

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westwood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Westwood Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2018-07-16	£218,068
6 Westwood Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2015-10-09	£232,051
12 Westwood Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2014-02-07	£264,370
20 Westwood Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2012-10-25	£348,586
4 Westwood Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2012-08-01	£283,986

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 0HJ

Employment

LN6 0HJ 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 retired residents living in LN6 0HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	17
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	22
Manufacturing	19
Education	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	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	2,505 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT	- not rated	3,320 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ	4out of 4	5,343 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	- not rated	582 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Primary School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	- not rated	582 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	- not rated	620 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Usher Junior School Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 7QZ	- not rated	906 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Moorland Infant and Nursery School Westwick Drive , LN6 7RP	- not rated	962 yd	Community school	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	532 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The City of Lincoln Community College Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	- not rated	532 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX	2out of 4	1,163 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	1,163 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Ruston Technology College Shannon Avenue , LN6 7JG	- not rated	1,662 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	3,627 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	1,654 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	622 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park School, Lincoln South Park , LN5 8EW	- not rated	2,383 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mary Knox Education Unit, Lincoln PRU Ground Floor Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	2,459 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	2,461 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincolnshire Teaching and Learning Centre Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	2,462 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cafe at Hartsholme Park Ltd	Hartsholme Park, Skellingthorpe Road		588 yd
The Showroom	Tritton Road		798 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hartsholme/Lincoln United Sports Association	Sports Pavillion, Ashby Avenue		934 yd
Hartsholme/Lincoln Utd Sports Association	Ashby Avenue		934 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lakeside Fish Bar	239b Skellingthorpe Road	429 yd
Monson Fish Bar	248 Skellingthorpe Road	446 yd
Hartsholme Park	5 Morton Drive	895 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Skellingthorpe Rd SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD	grass pitches	382 yd
Priory City Of Lincoln Academy Sports Centre SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	548 yd
Hartsholme Academy CARRINGTON DRIVE	grass pitches	585 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Lincoln) TRITTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	816 yd
Hartsholme Cricket Club Sports Pavilion Sports Pavilion Ashby Avenue	grass pitches	903 yd
Lincoln United Fc Ashby Avenue	grass pitches	943 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	137.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LN6 0HJ