Woodcroft is in South Hykeham, Lincoln and in North Kesteven district. LN6 9NE 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodcroft, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN6 9NR, LN6 9GP, LN6 9NP, LN6 9NY, LN6 9UR, LN6 9GN, LN6 9NB, LN6 9NH, LN6 9UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 9NE 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 9NE 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 Woodcroft 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.
Woodcroft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Woodcroft, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2022-02-18 | £473,116 |
| 2 Woodcroft, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-03-09 | £544,643 |
| 4 Woodcroft, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £337,550 | 2017-01-20 | £473,241 |
| 1 Woodcroft, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2004-01-23 | £640,649 |
| 1 Woodcroft, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, a newly built property | £228,000 | 2001-09-07 | £803,700 |
LN6 9NE 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 | 3,912 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 | 1,149 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 | 1,577 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Hykeham Community Primary School Wath Lane , South Hykeham LN6 9PG | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Community 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 | 2,112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | 4out of 4 | 2,759 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 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,579 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 | 1,832 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 | 2,658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortuna School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 4out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 4,485 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 | 88 yd | |
| The Gardeners Restaurant | Newark Road | 274 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Gateway Retail Park | 326 yd | |
| Activities Away | 74a Thorpe Lane | 394 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | Gateway Park, Newark Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gamekeeper | Newark Road | 394 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | Fox And Hounds, Newark Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Munchos | 465b Newark Road | 514 yd | |
| Subway | Thorpe-On-The-Hill Service Station, Middle Lane | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Cooperative Newark Road | 451 Newark Road | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley Hotel & Leisure Club And Spa NEWARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.