School Lane is in Thorpe On The Hill, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN6 9BN is located in the Witham St Hughs & Swinderby 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 School Lane, Thorpe On The Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 9BL, LN6 9BH, LN6 9FB, LN6 9BQ, LN6 9BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 9BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 15.7% | 25.1% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 60.6% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 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 | 49.9% | 51.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 11.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.5% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.4% | 96.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 96.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 95.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.2% higher than the Bassingham Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural and the 44th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 464.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-11-17 | £501,954 |
| 7 School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-10-14 | £450,864 |
| 2 Old School House School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2020-10-28 | £266,428 |
| 2 Old School House School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-08-10 | £217,072 |
| 1 Old School House School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2016-11-28 | £145,273 |
LN6 9BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LN6 9BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill School Lane , Thorpe-on-the-Hill LN6 9BN | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road , North Hykeham LN6 9ST | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Hykeham Community Primary School Wath Lane , South Hykeham LN6 9PG | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle Community Primary School Scarle Lane , Eagle LN6 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School Ravensmoor Close , North Hykeham LN6 9AB | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortuna School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisimul School The Old Vicarage, 61 High Street , Swinderby LN6 9LU | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whisby Natural World Centre | Whisby Nature Park | 586 yd | |
| Lincoln Golf Centre & Academy Ltd | Moor Lane | 586 yd | |
| The Boat House | Lake View Restaurant, Moor Lane | 588 yd | |
| The Oaks | Lincoln Golf Centre, Moor Lane | 634 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Siemens Teal Park | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn (Bar) | Railway Inn, Station Road | 890 yd | |
| The Railway Inn (Restaurant) | Railway Inn, Station Road | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Golf Centre LINCOLN GOLF CENTRE LINCOLN GOLF CENTRE MOOR LANE | golf | 632 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.