Harrington Avenue is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN6 7UP is located in the Boultham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harrington Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 7XB, LN6 7UT, LN6 7UL, LN6 7UW, LN6 7UR, LN6 7UH, LN6 7SQ, LN6 7UZ, LN6 7XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 7UP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 7UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 29.9% | 33.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 51.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46% | 44% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 19.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 27% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.8% | 93.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrington Avenue was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harrington Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 59th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Harrington Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,950 | 2024-10-30 | £195,106 |
| 5 Harrington Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-11-03 | £191,701 |
| 23 Harrington Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-03-18 | £197,181 |
| 1 Harrington Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2021-08-12 | £313,511 |
| 12 Harrington Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2020-03-13 | £196,590 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 1out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School Pennell Street , LN5 7TA | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Elim Church | Boultham Library, Boultham Park Road | 419 yd | |
| Jump Inc | Unit 1, Sunningdale Trading Estate, Dixon Close | 518 yd | |
| Smiths Tea Room | 277a Boultham Park Road | 532 yd | |
| St Peter & St Paul Parish Centre | 2a Skellingthorpe Road | 566 yd | |
| The Arcade Warehouse | Matilda Road | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln & District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd | Hall Drive | 475 yd | |
| Nosey Parker | 1 Crusader Road | 681 yd | |
| Lincoln Scout H Q | Altham Terrace | 838 yd | |
| Lincoln RNA Club Ltd | Coulson Road | 980 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | 21 High Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Chef | 283 Boultham Park Road | 532 yd | |
| Boultham Pizza & Grill | 277 Boultham Park Road | 532 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza | Unit 2B, Moorland Avenue | 762 yd | |
| Pizza 4 U | 69 Newark Road | 969 yd | |
| New Taste | 17a High Street | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Parklands Food Store | Boultham Park Road | 511 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Rookery Lane Pharmacy | 226 Rookery Lane | 585 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Tealby Street Food Store | 14-16 High Street | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boultham Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 430 yd |
| St Peter & St Paul Catholic High School WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Lincoln & District Indoor Bowls Club HALL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 476 yd |
| Better Gym Lincoln TRITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Lincoln) TRITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Priory City Of Lincoln Academy Sports Centre SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| The Pacific Health Club Ltd WATERLOO STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.