Postcode report
LN9 5QA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in East Lindsey
About LN9 5QA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LN9 5QA is a postcode in Horncastle, East Lindsey, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LN9 5QA, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LN9 5QA are schools and education and safety, while housing 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 LN9 5QA is based on East Lindsey 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,767 residents, 20 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 55, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 5% 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 5/10.
For property prices near LN9 5QA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LN9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £255k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LN9 5QA 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near LN9 5QA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about LN9 5QA
Is LN9 5QA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 26% 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 LN9 5QA?
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 demographics are available for LN9 5QA?
LocaleIQ matched LN9 5QA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LN9 5QA?
The latest median sold price is £255k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LN9 5QA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.