Elm Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8LT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 8LT 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%

Partnership Status

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 8LT 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%

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	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Elm Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Close 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.

Elm Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LN6 8LT, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Elm Close are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Kesteven.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elm Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8LT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 8LT

Average Price
£236,923

Semi-Detached
£236,289

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£245,165

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elm Close

Average Price
£249,747

Semi-Detached
£245,306

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£261,294

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elm CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Elm Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£206,000	2024-03-08	£223,499
13 Elm Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2023-01-18	£188,683
6 Elm Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£213,200	2021-12-16	£240,895
11 Elm Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£198,000	2020-08-21	£241,283
7 Elm Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2019-10-11	£307,469

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 8LT

Employment

LN6 8LT 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	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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,917 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	195 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU	3out of 4	343 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	919 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE	3out of 4	1,526 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE	3out of 4	1,526 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	693 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	3out of 4	901 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	3out of 4	2,826 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	2,978 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	3,634 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,943 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	901 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	1,542 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	2,048 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN	- not rated	2,144 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	3out of 4	2,630 yd	Community special school	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
Costa Coffee	Asda Superstore, Newark Road	453 yd
Coffee Culture	22 The Forum	556 yd
The Fish King Restaurant	16 The Forum	556 yd
Papa Franks	35 The Forum	556 yd
Amelia Alice Tearooms	204 Lincoln Road	892 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Centurion	Newark Road	302 yd
The Lincoln Green	Lincoln Road	690 yd
Hykeham Social Club	Hykeham Social Club, 135 Moor Lane	924 yd
The Harrows Inn	Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road	980 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Panku	Asda Superstore, Newark Road	453 yd
Subway	Hicksons Fresh Foods, 257 Newark Road	753 yd
Hykeham Kebab House	273 Newark Road	753 yd
Jade Garden	269 Newark Road	753 yd
Frydays	Chip Stop, 267 Newark Road	766 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Newark Road	342 yd
ASDA	Asda Stores Ltd, Newark Road	453 yd
Tesco	36 The Forum	556 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society	Hykeham Green, 261 Lincoln Road	980 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fosse Way Academy ASH GROVE	grass pitches	334 yd
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy MOOR LANE	grass pitches	619 yd
Witham Fields Fen Lane	grass pitches	1,025 yd
One Nk MOOR LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,043 yd
Ruston Sports & Social Club NEWARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	1,081 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	248.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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