Rufford Green, Lincoln, LN6 7UU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 7UU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.3%	50.7%	-3.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	45.7%	49.3%	3.6%	49.0%	0.3%

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	28.2%	31.4%	3.2%	37.9%	-6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	46.8%	47.9%	1.1%	44.2%	3.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.5%	1.3%	-3.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	10%	10.2%	0.2%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	10.5%	8.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	2.4%

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	46.4%	49.6%	3.2%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	37.5%	34.3%	-3.2%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	11.1%	12.1%	1.0%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	5%	3.2%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	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%	15%	-9.5%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	10.3%	-4.2%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.3%	12%	-5.3%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	8.1%	1.7%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	19.7%	6.5%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	30.3%	10.8%	33.8%	-3.5%
Other	4.5%	4.7%	0.2%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	1.1%	1.8%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0%	3.6%	3.6%	1.6%	2.0%
Black African	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	0.4%	2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.9%	85%	-8.9%	81.4%	3.6%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.9% 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	97.5%	87.9%	-9.6%	83.2%	4.7%
European Union	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	6.1%	-2.5%
Africa	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	6.4%	4.6%	5.6%	0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	87.9%	-8.2%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0%	7.9%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	1.4%	-1.8%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Ireland	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Central and South America	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	44%	46.2%	-2.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	6.7%	6.5%	0.2%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Rufford Green Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rufford Green was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rufford Green has the 9th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

🔎 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 7UU, 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 Rufford Green are based on 33 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 Rufford Green, Lincoln, LN6 7UU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 7UU

Average Price
£220,652

Semi-Detached
£218,925

Terraced
£191,409

Detached
£249,937

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rufford Green

Average Price
£227,274

Semi-Detached
£229,047

Terraced
£199,806

Detached
£229,041

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rufford GreenStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Rufford Green, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,000	2025-05-30	£251,513
19 Rufford Green, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-08-24	£214,035
1 Rufford Green, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£199,950	2021-03-19	£232,185
21 Rufford Green, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2021-02-09	£191,911
33 Rufford Green, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2020-09-02	£213,378

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 7UU

Employment

LN6 7UU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	19
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	8
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT	- not rated	2,603 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB	3out of 4	3,489 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ	4out of 4	4,611 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	- not rated	261 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Usher Junior School Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 7QZ	- not rated	685 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Moorland Infant and Nursery School Westwick Drive , LN6 7RP	- not rated	836 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln St Botolph's Infant and Nursery School Bargate , LN5 8DH	- not rated	948 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	- not rated	1,356 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	2out of 4	658 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	658 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	2out of 4	922 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The City of Lincoln Community College Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	- not rated	922 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Park High School Cross O'cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	- not rated	1,547 yd	Community 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	2,798 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	1,671 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen's Park School, Lincoln South Park , LN5 8EW	- not rated	1,364 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mary Knox Education Unit, Lincoln PRU Ground Floor Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	1,455 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	1,455 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincolnshire Teaching and Learning Centre Smith Street , LN5 8HY	- not rated	1,456 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	Distance
Jump Inc	Unit 1, Sunningdale Trading Estate, Dixon Close	482 yd
The Arcade Warehouse	Matilda Road	597 yd
Cafe 89	Unit 1, Valentine Park South, Valentine Road	611 yd
Ignite Elim Church	Boultham Library, Boultham Park Road	656 yd
St Peter & St Paul Parish Centre	2a Skellingthorpe Road	722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nosey Parker	1 Crusader Road	496 yd
Lincoln & District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd	Hall Drive	778 yd
Lincoln RNA Club Ltd	Coulson Road	941 yd
Lincoln Scout H Q	Altham Terrace	1,054 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy Chef	283 Boultham Park Road	753 yd
Boultham Pizza & Grill	277 Boultham Park Road	753 yd
Napoli Pizza	Unit 2B, Moorland Avenue	930 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-op Parklands Food Store	Boultham Park Road	746 yd
Lincolnshire Co-op Rookery Lane Pharmacy	226 Rookery Lane	808 yd
Home Bargains	Unit 6, Tritton Retail Park, Tritton Road	1,054 yd
Morrisons	Tritton Road	1,059 yd
Morrisons	Petrol Filling Station, Tritton Road	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peter & St Paul Catholic High School WESTERN AVENUE	grass pitches	642 yd
Boultham Park WESTERN AVENUE	tennis courts	719 yd
Lincoln & District Indoor Bowls Club HALL DRIVE	indoor bowls	778 yd
Better Gym Lincoln TRITTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	796 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Lincoln) TRITTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	923 yd
The Pacific Health Club Ltd WATERLOO STREET	health and fitness suite	947 yd
Priory City Of Lincoln Academy Sports Centre SKELLINGTHORPE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	955 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LN6 7UU