Blackberry Close is in South Hykeham, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN6 9FE is located in the Hykeham Fosse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackberry Close, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 9UG, LN6 9NL, LN6 9UT, LN6 9WT, LN6 9UE, LN6 9WQ, LN6 9UF, LN6 9UR, LN6 9FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 9FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 47.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 53.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 9FE this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 35.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.2% | 95.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackberry Close was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Bassingham Rural average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackberry Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural and the 129th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Blackberry Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2022-07-11 | £253,021 |
| 5 Blackberry Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2022-04-11 | £180,676 |
| 6 Blackberry Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-02-26 | £136,600 |
| 17 Blackberry Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2020-07-22 | £235,557 |
| 11 Blackberry Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-02-22 | £232,420 |
LN6 9FE 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 | 185 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road , North Hykeham LN6 9ST | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,677 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Hykeham Community Primary School Wath Lane , South Hykeham LN6 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,634 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortuna School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 4out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory's Smokehouse Lincoln | Kilmore House, 525 Newark Road | 402 yd | |
| Activities Away | 74a Thorpe Lane | 406 yd | |
| The Gardeners Restaurant | Newark Road | 552 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Gateway Retail Park | 640 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | Gateway Park, Newark Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gamekeeper | Newark Road | 407 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | Fox And Hounds, Newark Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Munchos | 465b Newark Road | 356 yd | |
| Subway | Thorpe-On-The-Hill Service Station, Middle Lane | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Cooperative Newark Road | 451 Newark Road | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley Hotel & Leisure Club And Spa NEWARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road | grass pitches | 982 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.