Dore Avenue, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8LW

People

Gender

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

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	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%

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	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%

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 20.4%.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Dore Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dore Avenue 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.

Dore Avenue 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%.

🔎 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 8LW, 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 Dore Avenue are based on 127 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 Dore Avenue, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 8LW

Average Price
£228,915

Semi-Detached
£228,915

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dore Avenue

Average Price
£239,493

Semi-Detached
£242,330

Terraced
£183,399

Detached
£269,669

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dore AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
62 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2025-08-18	£240,411
20 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£236,000	2024-03-25	£251,480
62 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-02-07	£243,422
36 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2021-08-27	£231,271
58 Dore Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2020-12-11	£249,515

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 8LW

Employment

LN6 8LW 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	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

Employment Industry

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

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	3,395 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	202 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU	3out of 4	202 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ	- not rated	666 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Hykeham Ling Moor Primary School Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ	- not rated	666 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	801 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	661 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Robert Pattinson School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF	- not rated	661 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	- not rated	1,030 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	- not rated	1,030 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Ruston Technology College Shannon Avenue , LN6 7JG	- not rated	2,026 yd	Foundation school	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	2,065 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	1,030 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	1,479 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	1,695 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Therese Lord Independent School 22 Melbourne Way , Waddington LN5 9XJ	- not rated	2,308 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	2,620 yd	Other independent school	No	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	515 yd
Amelia Alice Tearooms	204 Lincoln Road	594 yd
Coffee Culture	22 The Forum	702 yd
The Fish King Restaurant	16 The Forum	702 yd
Papa Franks	35 The Forum	702 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lincoln Green	Lincoln Road	524 yd
Centurion	Newark Road	535 yd
The Harrows Inn	Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road	717 yd
Hykeham Social Club	Hykeham Social Club, 135 Moor Lane	752 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Panku	Asda Superstore, Newark Road	515 yd
Ko Sing	233 Lincoln Road	717 yd
Option 3	Unit 4 Hykeham Green	717 yd
Golden Dragon Chinese	143 Moor Lane	752 yd
Hykeham Kebab House	273 Newark Road	901 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	Asda Stores Ltd, Newark Road	515 yd
Lidl	Newark Road	616 yd
Tesco	36 The Forum	702 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society	Hykeham Green, 261 Lincoln Road	717 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fosse Way Academy ASH GROVE	grass pitches	180 yd
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy MOOR LANE	grass pitches	574 yd
Witham Fields Fen Lane	grass pitches	672 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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