Hutson Drive is in North Hykeham, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN6 8EA is located in the Hykeham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hutson Drive, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 8EB, LN6 8LW, LN6 8ED, LN6 8DZ, LN6 8LN, LN6 8DW, LN6 8LL, LN6 8DU, LN6 8EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN6 8EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 53.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 30.4% | 30.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 41.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 17.6% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 7.3% | -4.0% | 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 | 35.1% | 34.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 42.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 23.5% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 20.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 96.5% | 87.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 87.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hutson Drive was 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% higher than the Hykeham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hutson Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hykeham Central and the 52nd highest crime rate of 354 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Hutson Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2017-10-27 | £116,786 |
| 54 Hutson Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2011-03-25 | £92,914 |
| 60 Hutson Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2008-06-13 | £112,632 |
| 12 Hutson Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2007-03-05 | £73,930 |
| 2 Hutson Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2006-01-13 | £127,410 |
LN6 8EA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hykeham Fosse Way Primary School Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hykeham Ling Moor Primary School Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School Ravensmoor Close , North Hykeham LN6 9AB | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Pattinson School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | - not rated | 764 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Ruston Technology College Shannon Avenue , LN6 7JG | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Therese Lord Independent School 22 Melbourne Way , Waddington LN5 9XJ | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Asda Superstore, Newark Road | 609 yd | |
| Coffee Culture | 22 The Forum | 631 yd | |
| The Fish King Restaurant | 16 The Forum | 631 yd | |
| Papa Franks | 35 The Forum | 631 yd | |
| Amelia Alice Tearooms | 204 Lincoln Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Green | Lincoln Road | 421 yd | |
| Centurion | Newark Road | 605 yd | |
| The Harrows Inn | Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road | 800 yd | |
| Hykeham Social Club | Hykeham Social Club, 135 Moor Lane | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda Superstore, Newark Road | 609 yd | |
| Ko Sing | 233 Lincoln Road | 800 yd | |
| Option 3 | Unit 4 Hykeham Green | 800 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Chinese | 143 Moor Lane | 850 yd | |
| Subway | Hicksons Fresh Foods, 257 Newark Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Newark Road | 581 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Newark Road | 609 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 The Forum | 631 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Society | Hykeham Green, 261 Lincoln Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fosse Way Academy ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Witham Fields Fen Lane | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Ruston Sports & Social Club NEWARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.