Hykeham Road is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN6 8AA is located in the Witham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LN6 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 8DH, LN6 8RS, LN6 8RP, LN6 8RJ, LN6 7PU, LN6 7PX, LN6 8DG, LN6 7PT, LN6 7PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 8AA 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 | 55.3% | 49.3% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 44.7% | 50.7% | 6.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 34.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 4.7% | -8.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 37.3% | 47.9% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 13.2% | -8.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 35.5% | 14.8% | -20.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 12.7% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 24.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 96.4% | 90.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 90.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hykeham Road was 147.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% higher than the Moorland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hykeham Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland and the 96th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2023-02-09 | £208,639 |
| 11 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-01-26 | £181,300 |
| 27 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-04-05 | £283,025 |
| 1 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-02-25 | £273,762 |
| 7 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-09-21 | £273,513 |
LN6 8AA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Calder Road , LN5 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy Grantham Road , Bracebridge Heath LN4 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,262 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 | 4,091 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 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 845 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindum Subway | Lindum Service Station, 246 Newark Road | 139 yd | |
| Bracebridge Cafe | 146 Newark Road | 736 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 255 Newark Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 393 Newark Road | 154 yd | |
| Ruston Sports & Social Club | Newark Road | 445 yd | |
| Lincoln Moorland Railway Sports & Social Club | Newark Road | 445 yd | |
| The Gatehouse Inn | 178 Newark Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Lake Chinese | Unit 1, 421 Newark Road | 111 yd | |
| Sea Queen | 7 Rookery Lane | 178 yd | |
| Lotus House | 303-305 Newark Road | 537 yd | |
| Pizza Pepis | 283 Newark Road | 616 yd | |
| Maggies Plaice | 144 Newark Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 156-158 Newark Road | 642 yd | |
| Aldi | 233 Newark Road | 839 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Rookery Lane Pharmacy | 226 Rookery Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Sports Ground NEWARK ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Bud Robinson Community Centre MAPLE STREET | 519 yd | |
| The Lincoln St Christopher'S School HYKEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| The Priory Witham Academy DE WINT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Manor Leas Junior Academy HYKEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.