Postcode LN4 1AY is located in a rural town, within the Heighington & Washingborough area of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth is £52,368 per year. The median sale price in Heighington & Washingborough is £259,250 (around £252 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £208,750 and £330,000. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chapel Park.
Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,739 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth is £52,368 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN4 1AY.
Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth near LN4 1AY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lincoln located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chapel Park | Small | Walking directions to Chapel Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £259,250 (about £252 per square foot) in Heighington & Washingborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £295,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £195,000 | £245 |
| Terraced | 11 | £181,500 | £237 |
| Flats | 1 | £117,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £148,000 | £168,000 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £146,750 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £177,500 | £141,000 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £176,500 | £142,000 |
| 2020 | £266,250 | £182,500 | £191,500 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £213,700 | £162,500 |
| 2022 | £314,950 | £226,975 | £199,975 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £209,950 | £204,950 |
| 2024 | £305,000 | £205,000 | £173,000 |
| 2025 | £280,500 | £205,000 | £193,000 |
| 2026 | £292,500 | £187,000 | £194,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £193 | £186 |
| 2017 | £198 | £194 | £175 |
| 2018 | £215 | £205 | £182 |
| 2019 | £217 | £209 | £203 |
| 2020 | £213 | £227 | £193 |
| 2021 | £245 | £243 | £207 |
| 2022 | £267 | £254 | £233 |
| 2023 | £273 | £271 | £230 |
| 2024 | £247 | £259 | £246 |
| 2025 | £256 | £252 | £236 |
| 2026 | £255 | £246 | £247 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 1AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 | 88, Main Road, Lincoln, LN4 1AY | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 81A, Main Road, Lincoln, LN4 1AY | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 6, Willow Court, Lincoln, LN4 1AS | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 38, Main Road, Lincoln, LN4 1AU | Other | Freehold | £262,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 44, Main Road, Lincoln, LN4 1AU | Terraced | Freehold | £199,000 |
In the LN4 1AY postcode area, located within Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Washingborough Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Heighington Millfield Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Cherry Willingham Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN4 1AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Park Lane, Lincoln, LN4 1DQ | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Lincoln Road, Lincoln, LN4 1EQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN4 1AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carola Goodwin
Heighington & Washingborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Carrington
Heighington & Washingborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Reece Harrington
Heighington & Washingborough - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Johnson
Sleaford and North Hykeham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN4 1AY records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other crime.
The median sale price around LN4 1AY in Heighington & Washingborough is £259,250 (about £252 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to LN4 1AY, including Washingborough Academy (Good), Heighington Millfield Primary Academy (Good) and Cherry Willingham Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LN4 1AY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,739 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN4 1AY is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carola Goodwin (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ian Carrington (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Reece Harrington (Conservative and Unionist Party).