Postcode LN4 1RJ is located in a rural town, within the Heighington & Washingborough ward 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 nearest station is Lincoln, about 3.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% 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 4.5% 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 1RJ.
Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth near LN4 1RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lincoln located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £249,650 (about £256 per square foot) in Heighington & Washingborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,750 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £280,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 8 | £204,500 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £200,000 | £239 |
| 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 | £280,000 | £206,500 | £203,500 |
| 2026 | £308,250 | £187,000 | £210,000 |
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 | £257 | £241 |
| 2026 | £262 | £214 | £244 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 1RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 10, Potterhanworth Road, Lincoln, LN4 1RJ | Detached | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 21, Back Lane, Lincoln, LN4 1RH | Detached | Freehold | £635,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 3, High Street, Lincoln, LN4 1RG | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 9, Martin Close, Lincoln, LN4 1RL | Detached | Freehold | £316,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 29, High Street, Lincoln, LN4 1JS | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the LN4 1RJ postcode area, located within Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN4 1RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | High Street, North Kesteven, LN4 1FB | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN4 1RJ, 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 1RJ 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 theft.
The median sale price around LN4 1RJ in Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth is £249,650 (about £256 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to LN4 1RJ, including Heighington Millfield Primary Academy (Good) and Washingborough Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LN4 1RJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,554 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 1RJ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.