Swallow Gardens, Lincoln, LN6 7BF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 7BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	52.4%	50%	-2.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.6%	50%	2.4%	49.0%	1.0%

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	21.6%	33.8%	12.2%	37.9%	-4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	52.7%	47%	-5.7%	44.2%	2.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	3.9%	1.3%	-2.6%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	9.9%	8.9%	-1.0%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	12%	8.3%	-3.7%	6.1%	2.2%

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 (85.5%) 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	35.9%	54.7%	18.8%	48.4%	6.3%
Good health	44%	30.8%	-13.2%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	16.2%	10.8%	-5.4%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	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	21.2%	17.5%	-3.7%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	8.6%	-3.4%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	14.5%	-7.8%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	8.9%	2.2%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	20.5%	10.3%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	23.3%	27.7%	4.4%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	4.2%	2.3%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	97.8%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% 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	97.3%	87.5%	-9.8%	83.2%	4.3%
European Union	1.5%	8.3%	6.8%	6.1%	2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	87.8%	-9.2%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0%	9.2%	9.2%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.6%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.9%	76.7%	-4.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	18.1%	13.5%	4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.3%	37.2%	11.1%
Christian	44.2%	46.2%	-2.0%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Swallow Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallow Gardens was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Moorland average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Swallow Gardens has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland and the 18th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LN6 7BF, 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Swallow Gardens are based on 31 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 Swallow Gardens, Lincoln, LN6 7BF

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 7BF

Average Price
£158,991

Semi-Detached
£152,947

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£172,591

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Swallow Gardens

Average Price
£173,196

Semi-Detached
£167,327

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£182,489

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Swallow GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Swallow Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-09-15	£155,245
7 Swallow Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£142,000	2021-07-16	£157,381
10 Swallow Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2020-09-11	£169,939
11 Swallow Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2020-04-07	£155,649
14 Swallow Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2018-06-01	£155,650

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 7BF

Employment

LN6 7BF 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 student residents living in LN6 7BF 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	107
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	13
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	23
Human health and social work activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Education	15
Transport and storage	13
Manufacturing	11
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1
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	2,277 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ	4out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE	3out of 4	1,428 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE	3out of 4	1,428 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	1out of 4	1,599 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,714 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	3out of 4	1,827 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	3out of 4	1,832 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX	3out of 4	2,099 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	3,006 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	5,406 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	1,150 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	3out of 4	1,600 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	- not rated	1,832 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN	- not rated	1,964 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	2,258 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Active Arena	42 Moorland Way	422 yd
Elite Fish & Chip Restaurant	Moorland Centre, Moorland Way	503 yd
McDonald's	1 Moorland Close	523 yd
Sinple Treats Lincoln	Exchange Road	655 yd
Coffee Culture	22 The Forum	706 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Crown & Arrows	Moorland Avenue		887 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1B Lindis Retail Park, Moorland Close		523 yd
Sushi Gourmet	Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Tritton Road		680 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd	2 Moorland Close	523 yd
Sainsbury's	Tritton Road	680 yd
Tesco	36 The Forum	706 yd
Lidl	Newark Road	716 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ruston Sports & Social Club NEWARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	774 yd
Moorland Community Centre MOORLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	888 yd
The Priory Witham Academy DE WINT AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	22.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	22.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.27 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LN6 7BF