South Scarle Lane, North Scarle, Lincoln, LN6 9ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN6 9ER is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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	50%	46.2%	-3.8%	51.0%	-4.8%
Male	50%	53.8%	3.8%	49.0%	4.8%

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 9ER 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	17.7%	18.2%	0.5%	37.9%	-19.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	60.6%	0.2%	44.2%	16.4%
Separated	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.4%	11.1%	0.7%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	11.5%	9.1%	-2.4%	6.1%	3.0%

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	35.8%	37.6%	1.8%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	41.5%	35.9%	-5.6%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	14.2%	17.1%	2.9%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	6.6%	7.7%	1.1%	4.0%	3.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	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.

In the area around LN6 9ER this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.7%	28.3%	-14.4%	18.2%	10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	14.1%	-1.5%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.4%	8.1%	-1.3%	13.4%	-5.3%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	4%	1.9%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	13.1%	2.7%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	28.3%	11.6%	33.8%	-5.5%
Other	3.1%	4%	0.9%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	3.4%	3.4%	1.6%	1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
White	98.1%	94%	-4.1%	81.4%	12.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	97.2%	88.9%	-8.3%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	0.9%	5.1%	4.2%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.7%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.3%	2.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	88.9%	-8.3%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	0%	7.7%	7.7%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	1.9%	0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.1%	76.7%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
No passport held	28.1%	13.5%	14.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	66.7%	46.2%	20.5%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	8.5%	6.0%	2.5%

Safety

Is South Scarle Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Scarle Lane was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Bassingham Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Scarle Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural and the 95th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LN6 9ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 South Scarle Lane are based on 57 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 South Scarle Lane, North Scarle, Lincoln, LN6 9ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 9ER

Average Price
£350,130

Semi-Detached
£206,769

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£426,027

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Scarle Lane

Average Price
£357,274

Semi-Detached
£229,807

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£395,292

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£545,029

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South Scarle LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 South Scarle Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£442,500	2025-10-03	£442,500
26 South Scarle Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£685,000	2024-11-18	£708,344
47 South Scarle Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2024-05-14	£519,055
39 South Scarle Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2023-08-29	£277,135
20 South Scarle Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-10-14	£313,381

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 9ER

Employment

LN6 9ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 9ER 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LN6 9ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	34
Full-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	12
Other	10
Part-Time Employee	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Agriculture, forestry and fishing	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Construction	2
Transport and storage	2
Education	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Scarle Primary School School Lane , North Scarle LN6 9EY	3out of 4	246 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eagle Community Primary School Scarle Lane , Eagle LN6 9EJ	3out of 4	2,997 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School High Street , Swinderby LN6 9LU	3out of 4	4,511 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sutton-On-Trent Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Sutton-on-Trent NG23 6PD	3out of 4	5,342 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,448 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
North Scarle Village Hall	Village Hall, South Scarle Lane		2 yd
The White Hart Scarle Ltd	2 High Street		200 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
North Scarle Playing Field GRANGE MEADOWS GRANGE MEADOWS SWINDERBY ROAD	grass pitches	363 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.7%
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%

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	2.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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