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LN4 1FE

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Branston

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Overview

Postcode LN4 1FE is located in a rural town, within the Branston area of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bracebridge Heath & Waddington area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bracebridge Heath & Waddington is £53,598 per year. The median sale price in Branston is £260,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 3.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bracebridge Heath & Waddington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,781 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bracebridge Heath & Waddington has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bracebridge Heath & Waddington is £53,598 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN4 1FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bracebridge Heath & Waddington near LN4 1FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
65.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.85(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.35(+3%)
Shoplifting
9.99(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.31(-15%)
Public order
5.26(-24%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
410
91.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.46%
Other White
10
2.24%
African
4
0.89%
Irish
4
0.89%
Total population: 447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
39.56%
Level 3 (A level)
78
24.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.79%
No qualifications
20
6.23%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
86
47.78%
Shared ownership
25
13.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
10.56%
Owns outright
17
9.44%
Other social rented
17
9.44%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Branston

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £268
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £335K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Branston area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Branston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£292,000£274
Semi-Detached26£222,750£255
Terraced6£193,750£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Branston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Branston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,000£165,000£103,500
2017£241,000£165,000£159,950
2018£226,495£193,000£195,000
2019£271,000£205,000£168,000
2020£283,750£193,123£215,650
2021£299,975£228,000£210,000
2022£349,950£235,000£207,000
2023£330,000£200,000£215,000
2024£270,000£240,000£199,950
2025£303,250£232,500£245,000
2026£314,000£215,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Branston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Branston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£193£121
2017£208£188£193
2018£229£216£221
2019£235£199£197
2020£220£229£189
2021£236£227£192
2022£253£269£240
2023£258£252£251
2024£244£259£248
2025£266£260£272
2026£270£254£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Branston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Branston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 1FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 1FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 202627, Memorial Gardens, Lincoln, LN4 1FRSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
26 Aug 202649, Sleaford Road, Lincoln, LN4 1LLTerracedFreehold£165,750
14 Nov 202544, Sleaford Road, Lincoln, LN4 1LLTerracedFreehold£162,000
03 Nov 20257, Sleaford Road, Lincoln, LN4 1LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000
14 Jul 202539, Sleaford Road, Lincoln, LN4 1LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000

Schools

In the LN4 1FE postcode area, located within Bracebridge Heath & Waddington, there are 2 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for LN4 1FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBranston Junior AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryBranston Community AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.7 miPrimaryBranston Church of England Infant AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN4 1FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN4 1FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLincolnshire Co-opStation Road, Lincoln, LN4 1LHWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district.

Band A£1,559
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,078
Band D£2,338
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,377
Band G£3,896
Band H£4,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LN4 1FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Turner

Branston - Elected 4 May 2023

Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First

Peter Charles Lundgren

Branston - Elected 4 May 2023

Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First

Member of parliament

Caroline Johnson

Sleaford and North Hykeham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth KestevenE07000139
Parliamentary ConstituencySleaford and North HykehamE14001476
WardBranstonE05014429
ParishBranston and MereE04005788
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bracebridge Heath & WaddingtonE02005456
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 004DE01026190
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced2003-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LN4 1FE

Is LN4 1FE (Bracebridge Heath & Waddington) safe?

The area around LN4 1FE records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LN4 1FE?

The median sale price around LN4 1FE in Branston is £260,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN4 1FE?

There are 3 schools close to LN4 1FE, including Branston Junior Academy (Good), Branston Community Academy (Requires improvement) and Branston Church of England Infant Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LN4 1FE?

LN4 1FE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN4 1FE (Bracebridge Heath & Waddington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN4 1FE is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Paul Turner (Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First) and Peter Charles Lundgren (Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First).