Dore Avenue is in North Hykeham, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN6 8LF 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 Dore Avenue, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 8LT, LN6 8LE, LN6 8LS, LN6 8LG, LN6 8LD, LN6 8QT, LN6 8LQ, LN6 8LJ, LN6 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 8LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 20.7% | 30.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 54.6% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 48% | 45.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 39.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 12.9% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 22.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 20.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.7% | 95.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dore Avenue was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Hykeham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dore Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central and the 49th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-06-12 | £253,284 |
| 102 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2023-12-11 | £193,956 |
| 94 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-05-14 | £218,577 |
| 110 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-02-21 | £215,856 |
| 100 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-03-28 | £205,656 |
LN6 8LF 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School Ravensmoor Close , North Hykeham LN6 9AB | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,034 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 | 806 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 2,695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Asda Superstore, Newark Road | 362 yd | |
| Coffee Culture | 22 The Forum | 653 yd | |
| The Fish King Restaurant | 16 The Forum | 653 yd | |
| Papa Franks | 35 The Forum | 653 yd | |
| Amelia Alice Tearooms | 204 Lincoln Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centurion | Newark Road | 206 yd | |
| The Lincoln Green | Lincoln Road | 770 yd | |
| Hykeham Social Club | Hykeham Social Club, 135 Moor Lane | 855 yd | |
| The Harrows Inn | Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road | 930 yd | |
| Hykeham Bowls Club | North Hykeham Bowls Club, Newark Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda Superstore, Newark Road | 362 yd | |
| Subway | Hicksons Fresh Foods, 257 Newark Road | 656 yd | |
| Hykeham Kebab House | 273 Newark Road | 656 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 269 Newark Road | 656 yd | |
| Frydays | Chip Stop, 267 Newark Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Newark Road | 362 yd | |
| Lidl | Newark Road | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 The Forum | 653 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Society | Hykeham Green, 261 Lincoln Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fosse Way Academy ASH GROVE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| One Nk MOOR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Witham Fields Fen Lane | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Memorial Ground NEWARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 254.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.