Dorchester Way, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 9HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	51.3%	1.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	50.1%	48.7%	-1.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 9HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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	22.4%	26.9%	4.5%	37.9%	-11.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.1%	65.2%	3.1%	44.2%	21.0%
Separated	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.1%	6.6%	-0.5%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	7.5%	0%	-7.5%	6.1%	-6.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94%) 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	38.9%	65.2%	26.3%	48.4%	16.8%
Good health	40%	28.8%	-11.2%	33.6%	-4.8%
Fair health	16.3%	5%	-11.3%	12.7%	-7.7%
Bad health	3.1%	0.7%	-2.4%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.8%	10%	-14.8%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	6.9%	-5.8%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	16%	3.0%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	9.3%	3.5%	-5.8%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	22.5%	11.3%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	40.7%	17.1%	33.8%	6.9%
Other	5.3%	0.4%	-4.9%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.1%	91.3%	-4.8%	81.4%	9.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	1%	1.0%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.6%	1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	95.5%	91%	-4.5%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	2%	1.4%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	90.7%	-4.2%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	2%	-1.9%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	2%	0.3%	1.7%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.5%	37.2%	10.3%
Christian	44.8%	46.2%	-1.4%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Dorchester Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hykeham Central average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LN6 9HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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 Dorchester Way are based on 72 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 Dorchester Way, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 9HH

Average Price
£426,462

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£426,462

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorchester Way

Average Price
£457,205

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£457,205

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorchester WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Dorchester Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2022-11-25	£354,659
26 Dorchester Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2022-11-09	£412,172
28 Dorchester Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-07-22	£380,784
8 Dorchester Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-09-28	£408,261
29 Dorchester Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£291,000	2021-09-03	£321,092

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 9HH

Employment

LN6 9HH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	134
Part-Time Employee	28
Retired	20
Self-Employed	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	17
Education	13
Other	10
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,986 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road , North Hykeham LN6 9ST	3out of 4	356 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School Ravensmoor Close , North Hykeham LN6 9AB	3out of 4	801 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The South Hykeham Community Primary School Wath Lane , South Hykeham LN6 9PG	3out of 4	1,246 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU	3out of 4	1,728 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ	4out of 4	1,816 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	3out of 4	867 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF	3out of 4	992 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	3out of 4	4,492 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	4,647 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	5,186 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT	3out of 4	3,606 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	867 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	2,836 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	3,078 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	3,078 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fortuna School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB	4out of 4	3,921 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Garden Tea Room	The Garden Tea Rooms, 139-141 Moor Lane	791 yd
OneNK	North Kesteven Sports Centre, Moor Lane	865 yd
Boodles	Unit 8, Hykeham Green, 255 Lincoln Road	871 yd
Amelia Alice Tearooms	204 Lincoln Road	1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hykeham Social Club	Hykeham Social Club, 135 Moor Lane	791 yd
Fox and Hounds	Fox And Hounds, Newark Road	847 yd
The Harrows Inn	Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road	900 yd
Hykeham Bowls Club	North Hykeham Bowls Club, Newark Road	954 yd
Hykeham PFA Sports & Social Club	Playing Fields Association, 319 Newark Road	1,034 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sisters Traditional Fish and Chips	3 Severus Crescent	296 yd
Golden Dragon Chinese	143 Moor Lane	791 yd
Ko Sing	233 Lincoln Road	900 yd
Option 3	Unit 4 Hykeham Green	900 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	Severus Crescent	304 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society	Hykeham Green, 261 Lincoln Road	900 yd
Lincolnshire Cooperative Newark Road	451 Newark Road	1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road	grass pitches	478 yd
One Nk MOOR LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	858 yd
Memorial Ground NEWARK ROAD	grass pitches	1,041 yd
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy MOOR LANE	grass pitches	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	194.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	32.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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