Whelpton Close, Horncastle, LN9 6SF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN9 6SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55%	52.2%	-2.8%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	45%	47.8%	2.8%	49.0%	-1.2%

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 LN9 6SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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	20.1%	26.2%	6.1%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58.2%	53.1%	-5.1%	44.2%	8.9%
Separated	2.6%	4.1%	1.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	11.9%	9.2%	-2.7%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	7.1%	7.5%	0.4%	6.1%	1.4%

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	46.3%	41.6%	-4.7%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	38.5%	37.1%	-1.4%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	12.4%	17.7%	5.3%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	2.5%	3%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.3%	11.6%	-3.7%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	18.1%	1.7%	9.6%	8.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	13.3%	-8.0%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	8.5%	2.2%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	23.5%	10.8%	16.9%	6.6%
Degree or Similar	25%	22.2%	-2.8%	33.8%	-11.6%
Other	3%	2.7%	-0.3%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.1%	-0.3%
Other Asian	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.9%	95%	-1.9%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	95%	93.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3%	1.4%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	94.2%	-0.8%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	22.8%	13.5%	9.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	51.7%	46.2%	5.5%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Whelpton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whelpton Close was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Horncastle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whelpton Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Horncastle and the 106th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LN9 6SF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 3/10 (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) - 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 Whelpton Close are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Lindsey.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whelpton Close, Horncastle, LN9 6SF

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN9 6SF

Average Price
£236,508

Semi-Detached
£210,856

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£254,465

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whelpton Close

Average Price
£234,542

Semi-Detached
£209,221

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£256,410

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whelpton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Whelpton Close, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-02-24	£209,264
27 Whelpton Close, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2024-03-01	£229,813
3 Whelpton Close, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,500	2022-07-27	£176,730
25 Whelpton Close, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-03-25	£269,306
10 Whelpton Close, Horncastle, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-09-24	£277,939

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN9 6SF

Employment

LN9 6SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	110
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horncastle Primary School Bowl Alley Lane , LN9 5EH	- not rated	936 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Banovallum School Boston Road , LN9 6DA	3out of 4	233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle West Street , LN9 5AD	4out of 4	1,339 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Lawrence School Bowl Alley Lane , LN9 5EJ	3out of 4	888 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Build-a-Future Independent School Main Road , West Ashby LN9 5PT	- not rated	3,601 yd	Other independent 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
Magpies Restaurant	71-75 East Street, Horncastle	764 yd
Harpars	6 South Street, Horncastle	811 yd
The Big Chair Company	3 The Wong, Horncastle	828 yd
Lincolnshire Federation Of Wi'S	W I House, Linden Road	841 yd
Myers Tea Room	1-2 Horsefair Walk, Bull Ring	936 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Black Swan	Black Swan Inn, South Street	789 yd
Horncastle Town Football Club	Horncastle Town Football Club, The Wong	851 yd
Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Banks Street	902 yd
The Ship	Ship Inn, Bull Ring	936 yd
Ship Inn	Ship Inn, Bull Ring	936 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mermaid Fisheries	28 South Street, Horncastle	855 yd
Peking Chef	3 High Street, Horncastle	1,011 yd
Little Caesar	37 High Street, Horncastle	1,011 yd
Wok This Way	8 St Lawrence Street, Horncastle	1,065 yd
Golden Boy	8 St Lawrence Street, Horncastle	1,065 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd	7 High Street, Horncastle		988 yd
Co-Operative Society	The Co Operative Food Supermarket, Conging Street		1,084 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Banovallum School MAREHAM ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	333 yd
Horncastle Town Football Club The Wong	grass pitches	857 yd
The Horncastle St Lawrence School BOWL ALLEY LANE	grass pitches	940 yd
Horncastle Playing Fields HORNCASTLE PLAYING FIELD HORNCASTLE PLAYING FIELD CORONATION WALK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,061 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	71.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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