Water Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9QT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN6 9QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	50.2%	1.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	51.1%	49.8%	-1.3%	49.0%	0.8%

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 9QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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%	17.5%	-4.5%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.1%	61%	-2.1%	44.2%	16.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	8.5%	12.3%	3.8%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	3.8%	5.7%	1.9%	6.1%	-0.4%

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	48.6%	45.7%	-2.9%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	35.4%	36.9%	1.5%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	13.2%	13.8%	0.6%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	2.1%	2.5%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	15.3%	11%	-4.3%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	10.1%	-8.5%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	14.5%	-2.9%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	9.6%	2.4%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	21.5%	7.9%	16.9%	4.6%
Degree or Similar	24.6%	30.3%	5.7%	33.8%	-3.5%
Other	3.4%	3.1%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
White	98.2%	98.6%	0.4%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.1%	97.9%	0.8%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.9%	1.1%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	15.3%	13.5%	1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.9%	37.2%	3.7%
Christian	52%	46.2%	5.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Water Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Lane was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the Hykeham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Water Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central and the 124th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

🔎 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 9QT, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Water Lane are based on 83 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 Water Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9QT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 9QT

Average Price
£203,178

Semi-Detached
£173,789

Terraced
£113,782

Detached
£266,681

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Lane

Average Price
£294,858

Semi-Detached
£248,043

Terraced
£159,473

Detached
£367,424

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£246,746

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Water Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2025-01-10	£130,125
35 Water Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-08-22	£289,052
19 Water Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£112,000	2022-12-05	£111,440
21 Water Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2021-12-07	£133,857
14 Water Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,000	2021-09-29	£188,832

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 9QT

Employment

LN6 9QT 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 9QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Construction	19
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	4,018 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School Ravensmoor Close , North Hykeham LN6 9AB	3out of 4	557 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU	3out of 4	993 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ	4out of 4	1,357 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road , North Hykeham LN6 9ST	3out of 4	1,416 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The South Hykeham Community Primary School Wath Lane , South Hykeham LN6 9PG	3out of 4	1,942 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF	3out of 4	694 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG	3out of 4	1,031 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	3out of 4	3,858 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	3,867 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	4,229 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	2,836 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	1,031 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	1,999 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	2,172 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN	- not rated	3,079 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE	3out of 4	3,731 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amelia Alice Tearooms	204 Lincoln Road	297 yd
Boodles	Unit 8, Hykeham Green, 255 Lincoln Road	345 yd
The Garden Tea Room	The Garden Tea Rooms, 139-141 Moor Lane	567 yd
Costa Coffee	Asda Superstore, Newark Road	954 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Harrows Inn	Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road		323 yd
Hykeham Social Club	Hykeham Social Club, 135 Moor Lane		567 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ko Sing	233 Lincoln Road	323 yd
Option 3	Unit 4 Hykeham Green	323 yd
Golden Dragon Chinese	143 Moor Lane	567 yd
Panku	Asda Superstore, Newark Road	954 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society	Hykeham Green, 261 Lincoln Road		323 yd
ASDA	Asda Stores Ltd, Newark Road		954 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Witham Fields Fen Lane	grass pitches	783 yd
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy MOOR LANE	grass pitches	812 yd
Fosse Way Academy ASH GROVE	grass pitches	989 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.8%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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