Newark Road is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN6 8RU 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 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 8RT, LN6 8AB, LN6 8AF, LN6 7PU, LN6 8SD, LN6 8AD, LN6 8AG, LN6 8AA, LN6 7PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 8RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.6% | 49.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 21.2% | 32.5% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 11% | 4% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44.5% | 40.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 23.3% | 19.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 21.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 26.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 94.5% | 91.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newark Road was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Moorland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newark Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland and the 121st lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-10-22 | £83,744 |
| 356 Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-11-20 | £608,036 |
| 336 Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2008-01-31 | £104,284 |
| 328 Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2007-09-10 | £120,937 |
| Flat 318 Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2007-01-15 | £113,275 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Calder Road , LN5 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 1out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,042 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 | 4,248 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 | 639 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 | 647 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,704 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 | 379 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 255 Newark Road | 943 yd | |
| Bracebridge Cafe | 146 Newark Road | 952 yd | |
| Fine Foods Exchange Cafe | 4 Fulbeck House, Turner Avenue | 999 yd | |
| Moorland Fish Shop | 1 Fulbeck House, Turner Avenue | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston Sports & Social Club | Newark Road | 204 yd | |
| Lincoln Moorland Railway Sports & Social Club | Newark Road | 204 yd | |
| The Plough | 393 Newark Road | 380 yd | |
| The Gatehouse Inn | 178 Newark Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Lake Chinese | Unit 1, 421 Newark Road | 295 yd | |
| Sea Queen | 7 Rookery Lane | 325 yd | |
| Lotus House | 303-305 Newark Road | 767 yd | |
| Pizza Pepis | 283 Newark Road | 839 yd | |
| Maggies Plaice | 144 Newark Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 156-158 Newark Road | 870 yd | |
| Aldi | 233 Newark Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Rookery Lane Pharmacy | 226 Rookery Lane | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Sports Ground NEWARK ROAD | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| The Lincoln St Christopher'S School HYKEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| The Priory Witham Academy DE WINT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Bud Robinson Community Centre MAPLE STREET | 760 yd | |
| Manor Leas Junior Academy HYKEHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Ruston Sports & Social Club NEWARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 82.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.9% |
| 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.