Postcode report
Is LN5 9NE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LN5 9NE: area rating, property, schools and local change
LN5 9NE is a postcode in Waddington Rural, North Kesteven, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LN5 9NE, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LN5 9NE are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LN5 9NE is based on North Kesteven 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,938 residents, 419 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near LN5 9NE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LN5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £141k from 126 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LN5 9NE can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LN5 9NE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LN5 9NE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LN5 9NE
Is LN5 9NE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LN5 9NE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LN5 9NE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LN5 9NE?
LocaleIQ matched LN5 9NE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LN5 9NE?
The latest median sold price is £141k based on 126 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LN5 9NE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.