West Lane is in Baumber, Horncastle and in East Lindsey district. LN9 5NG is located in the Roughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Louth and Horncastle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Lane, Baumber, Horncastle, LN9 5NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN9 5NG has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.3% | 47% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 LN9 5NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 20.2% | 18.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 62.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 37.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 28.5% | 21.4% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 15.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 25.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.7% | 94.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Lane was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% higher than the Binbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Binbrook and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry House West Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-02-21 | £464,093 |
| Oaks House West Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-07 | £469,484 |
| Oaks House West Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2017-07-11 | £439,141 |
| Cherry House West Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2017-06-20 | £442,429 |
| The Willowes West Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-07-24 | £292,807 |
LN9 5NG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LN9 5NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build-a-Future Independent School Main Road , West Ashby LN9 5PT | - not rated | 5,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.