Cresta Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9SQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN6 9SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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	49.2%	49.7%	0.5%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	50.8%	50.3%	-0.5%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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	20%	26%	6.0%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	60%	49.1%	-10.9%	44.2%	4.9%
Separated	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.7%	9.7%	2.0%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	11.9%	12.8%	0.9%	6.1%	6.7%

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	41.8%	39.2%	-2.6%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	36.8%	37%	0.2%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	18.6%	16.9%	-1.7%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	1.2%	1.2%

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	23.9%	17.6%	-6.3%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	11.1%	-1.9%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.3%	13.8%	-5.5%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	6%	7.3%	1.3%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	17.6%	5.0%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	27%	5.2%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	3.5%	5.5%	2.0%	2.8%	2.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	97.5%	97%	-0.5%	81.4%	15.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	96.9%	94%	-2.9%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	0.3%	4.8%	4.5%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	94%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.6%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	56%	46.2%	9.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.3%	6.0%	3.3%

Safety

Is Cresta Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cresta Close was 196.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.4% higher than the Hykeham Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Cresta Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central and the 11th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

🔎 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. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LN6 9SQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Cresta Close are based on 29 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 Cresta Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN6 9SQ

Average Price
£227,042

Semi-Detached
£213,914

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£232,091

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cresta Close

Average Price
£241,998

Semi-Detached
£240,053

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£242,739

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cresta CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Cresta Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2025-01-23	£195,187
12A Cresta Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2024-11-22	£184,066
8 Cresta Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-07-24	£239,032
11 Cresta Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£176,250	2024-06-07	£186,223
2 Cresta Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-07-12	£228,292

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN6 9SQ

Employment

LN6 9SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9SQ 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

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	98
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	17
Education	14
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance 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	3,279 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	644 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	770 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ	4out of 4	1,377 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fosse Way Academy Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU	3out of 4	1,484 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The South Hykeham Community Primary School Wath Lane , South Hykeham LN6 9PG	3out of 4	1,923 yd	Community school	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	410 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF	3out of 4	787 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP	3out of 4	3,992 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	4,237 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	4,931 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	3,218 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	410 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	2,123 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR	3out of 4	2,829 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL	3out of 4	3,102 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Fortuna School Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB	4out of 4	3,212 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
OneNK	North Kesteven Sports Centre, Moor Lane	258 yd
The Garden Tea Room	The Garden Tea Rooms, 139-141 Moor Lane	758 yd
Costa Coffee	Asda Superstore, Newark Road	859 yd
Boodles	Unit 8, Hykeham Green, 255 Lincoln Road	968 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hykeham Bowls Club	North Hykeham Bowls Club, Newark Road	261 yd
Hykeham PFA Sports & Social Club	Playing Fields Association, 319 Newark Road	326 yd
Fox and Hounds	Fox And Hounds, Newark Road	489 yd
Hykeham Social Club	Hykeham Social Club, 135 Moor Lane	758 yd
The Harrows Inn	Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road	995 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Frydays	Chip Stop, 267 Newark Road	576 yd
Hykeham Kebab House	273 Newark Road	587 yd
Jade Garden	269 Newark Road	587 yd
Subway	Hicksons Fresh Foods, 257 Newark Road	587 yd
Golden Dragon Chinese	143 Moor Lane	758 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincolnshire Cooperative Newark Road	451 Newark Road	785 yd
The Co-operative Food	Severus Crescent	844 yd
ASDA	Asda Stores Ltd, Newark Road	859 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society	Hykeham Green, 261 Lincoln Road	995 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
One Nk MOOR LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	257 yd
Memorial Ground NEWARK ROAD	grass pitches	329 yd
Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road	grass pitches	640 yd
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy MOOR LANE	grass pitches	761 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	190.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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