Rookery Lane, Lincoln, LN6 7PJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 7PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	54.6%	47.5%	-7.1%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	45.4%	52.5%	7.1%	49.0%	3.5%

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	31.6%	31.3%	-0.3%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	46.9%	50.8%	3.9%	44.2%	6.6%
Separated	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	10.2%	8.7%	-1.5%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	8.7%	6.7%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.6%

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	43.3%	37.5%	-5.8%	48.4%	-10.9%
Good health	36.3%	42.5%	6.2%	33.6%	8.9%
Fair health	14.2%	13.8%	-0.4%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	5.4%	4.6%	-0.8%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	1.2%	0.5%

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	24.5%	14.4%	-10.1%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	12.3%	-4.5%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	15.9%	-1.4%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	10.3%	2.6%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	18.5%	3.2%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	12.8%	24.1%	11.3%	33.8%	-9.7%
Other	5.6%	4.6%	-1.0%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.2%	95.8%	1.6%	81.4%	14.4%
Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.4% 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	94.2%	88.4%	-5.8%	83.2%	5.2%
European Union	4.2%	8.3%	4.1%	6.1%	2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	88.4%	-5.8%	83.2%	5.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	7.5%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0.8%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.8%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69%	76.7%	-7.7%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
No passport held	25.1%	13.5%	11.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Rookery Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rookery Lane was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% lower than the Hartsholme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rookery Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hartsholme and the 144th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LN6 7PJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Rookery Lane are based on 218 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 Rookery Lane, Lincoln, LN6 7PJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 7PJ

Average Price
£198,093

Semi-Detached
£200,202

Terraced
£160,131

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rookery Lane

Average Price
£221,781

Semi-Detached
£218,797

Terraced
£188,723

Detached
£270,909

Flats/Maisonettes
£98,193

Other
£6,041

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rookery LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
195 Rookery Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-09-10	£220,000
203 Rookery Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-09-12	£176,650
195 Rookery Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-06-07	£224,331
217 Rookery Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-11-23	£244,724
187 Rookery Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-10-29	£178,995

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 7PJ

Employment

LN6 7PJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	71
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	14
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	9
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	2

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	3,342 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ	4out of 4	5,375 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Bristol Drive , LN6 7UE	3out of 4	1,067 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	1out of 4	1,287 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE	3out of 4	1,756 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE	3out of 4	1,756 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX	3out of 4	274 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	1,271 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF	3out of 4	3,425 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF	3out of 4	3,555 yd	University technical college	No	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	3,519 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	814 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	1,295 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	1,484 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY	1out of 4	1,944 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL	3out of 4	2,143 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	2,441 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
Smiths Tea Room	277a Boultham Park Road	209 yd
St Peter & St Paul Parish Centre	2a Skellingthorpe Road	293 yd
Ignite Elim Church	Boultham Library, Boultham Park Road	319 yd
Fine Foods Exchange Cafe	4 Fulbeck House, Turner Avenue	709 yd
Moorland Fish Shop	1 Fulbeck House, Turner Avenue	709 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincoln & District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd	Hall Drive	578 yd
The Plough	393 Newark Road	872 yd
Ruston Sports & Social Club	Newark Road	909 yd
Lincoln Moorland Railway Sports & Social Club	Newark Road	909 yd
The Gatehouse Inn	178 Newark Road	964 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Napoli Pizza	Unit 2B, Moorland Avenue	201 yd
Happy Chef	283 Boultham Park Road	209 yd
Boultham Pizza & Grill	277 Boultham Park Road	209 yd
Sea Queen	7 Rookery Lane	771 yd
Eastern Lake Chinese	Unit 1, 421 Newark Road	838 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-op Rookery Lane Pharmacy	226 Rookery Lane	154 yd
Lincolnshire Co-op Parklands Food Store	Boultham Park Road	227 yd
Aldi	233 Newark Road	850 yd
Tesco	156-158 Newark Road	965 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peter & St Paul Catholic High School WESTERN AVENUE	grass pitches	331 yd
Boultham Park WESTERN AVENUE	tennis courts	402 yd
Lincoln & District Indoor Bowls Club HALL DRIVE	indoor bowls	498 yd
Moorlands Sports Ground NEWARK ROAD	grass pitches	713 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Lincoln) TRITTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	717 yd
The Priory Witham Academy DE WINT AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	845 yd
Priory City Of Lincoln Academy Sports Centre SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	987 yd
Bud Robinson Community Centre MAPLE STREET		1,019 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	205.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LN6 7PJ