Worcester Close, Lincoln, LN6 3LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 3LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.4%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.3%	49.6%	1.3%	49.0%	0.6%

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 3LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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	22.2%	28.1%	5.9%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	60.9%	52.2%	-8.7%	44.2%	8.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	8.9%	9.6%	0.7%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	6.7%	6.6%	-0.1%	6.1%	0.5%

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	39.2%	32.8%	-6.4%	48.4%	-15.6%
Good health	35.4%	40.5%	5.1%	33.6%	6.9%
Fair health	16.3%	17.4%	1.1%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	6.5%	7.7%	1.2%	4.0%	3.7%
Very bad health	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	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	27.6%	17.3%	-10.3%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	9.1%	-2.0%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	13%	-5.2%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	9.5%	4.6%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	21.6%	9.6%	16.9%	4.7%
Degree or Similar	21.3%	26%	4.7%	33.8%	-7.8%
Other	4.9%	3.5%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	99.2%	1.5%	81.4%	17.8%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	95.1%	95.3%	0.2%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.9%	3.9%	2.0%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	95%	0.7%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0.4%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
No passport held	25.1%	13.5%	11.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Worcester Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worcester Close was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Worcester Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Birchwood and the 106th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

🔎 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. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LN6 3LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 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 Worcester Close are based on 129 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 Worcester Close, Lincoln, LN6 3LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 3LW

Average Price
£271,396

Semi-Detached
£256,685

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£276,720

Flats/Maisonettes
£251,638

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Worcester Close

Average Price
£321,775

Semi-Detached
£299,312

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,239

Flats/Maisonettes
£253,968

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Worcester CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Worcester Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-04-26	£205,477
14 Worcester Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-12-02	£229,516
11 Worcester Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2019-05-29	£335,669
11 Worcester Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2018-11-06	£337,258
6 Worcester Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£163,500	2015-08-04	£236,946

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 3LW

Employment

LN6 3LW 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 LN6 3LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	10
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Education	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance 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	985 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lancaster School 82 Jasmin Road , Birchwood LN6 0QQ	3out of 4	763 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School Larchwood Crescent , LN6 0NL	3out of 4	771 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leslie Manser Primary School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB	2out of 4	887 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint Hugh's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy, Lincoln Woodfield Avenue , Doddington Park LN6 0SH	4out of 4	1,098 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	1out of 4	1,136 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	3out of 4	1,641 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	2,356 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	3out of 4	3,135 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF	3out of 4	3,184 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	3,645 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	5,173 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	2,084 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fortuna School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB	4out of 4	1,049 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN	- not rated	1,761 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	2,691 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	- not rated	3,135 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
Generation Wellbeing	Birchwood Leisure Centre, Birchwood Avenue	818 yd
The Cafe at Hartsholme Park Ltd	Hartsholme Park, Skellingthorpe Road	870 yd
Cafe Latte	Unit 21 Jasmin Road	885 yd
No 61	Generate, Larchwood Crescent	1,027 yd
Breakthrough Cafe	Birchwood Library, Larchwood Crescent	1,030 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hartsholme/Lincoln United Sports Association	Sports Pavillion, Ashby Avenue	839 yd
Hartsholme/Lincoln Utd Sports Association	Ashby Avenue	839 yd
The Black Swan	Jasmin Road	886 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greek2me Birchwood	Unit 30, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Jasmin Road	827 yd
New Capital Takeaway	Unit 31 Jasmin Road	886 yd
Birchwood Fish Bar	Unit 7 Jasmin Road	886 yd
Pronto Pizza	Unit 29 Jasmin Road	925 yd
Orient	66 Birchwood Avenue	939 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lincoln United Fc Ashby Avenue	grass pitches	699 yd
Birchwood Leisure Centre BIRCHWOOD AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	763 yd
Hartsholme Cricket Club Sports Pavilion Sports Pavilion Ashby Avenue	grass pitches	779 yd
Birchwood Junior School LARCHWOOD CRESCENT	grass pitches	882 yd
Hartsholme Academy CARRINGTON DRIVE	grass pitches	1,045 yd
Skellingthorpe Rd SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD	grass pitches	1,093 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	64.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LN6 3LW