Thorpe Lane is in Eagle, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN6 9DU is located in the Skellingthorpe & Eagle 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 Thorpe Lane, Eagle, Lincoln, LN6 9DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 9DQ, LN6 9DX, LN6 9EE, LN6 9DG, LN6 9FR, LN6 9DF, LN6 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 9DU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 17.5% | 30.1% | 12.6% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.6% | 50.3% | -16.3% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.8% | 45.7% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 34.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 14.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 12.2% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 27.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.8% | 95.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Lane was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% higher than the Bassingham Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thorpe Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural and the 120th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Thorpe Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-01-24 | £234,651 |
| 3 Thorpe Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-12-15 | £189,724 |
| Aspen House Thorpe Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-09-14 | £138,142 |
| 24 Thorpe Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-05-06 | £234,899 |
| 11 Thorpe Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-10 | £242,750 |
LN6 9DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Community Primary School Scarle Lane , Eagle LN6 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Scarle Primary School School Lane , North Scarle LN6 9EY | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill School Lane , Thorpe-on-the-Hill LN6 9BN | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School High Street , Swinderby LN6 9LU | 3out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Harby , NG23 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisimul School The Old Vicarage, 61 High Street , Swinderby LN6 9LU | - not rated | 4,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Bowls Club | High Street | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strugglers Inn | Struggler Inn, 42 High Street | 219 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.