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LN6 8RQ

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Hykeham Memorial

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Overview

Postcode LN6 8RQ is located in an urban city, within the Hykeham Memorial ward of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the North Hykeham North area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Hykeham North is £51,536 per year. The nearest station is Hykeham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Saint Aiden's Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

North Hykeham North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

North Hykeham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in North Hykeham North is £51,536 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN6 8RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Hykeham North near LN6 8RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hykeham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN6 8RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hykeham

N/A

Walking directions to Hykeham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN6 8RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSaint Aiden's ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Aiden's Park

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
794 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.29(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.73(-34%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-16%)
Other theft
3.57(-37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
90.68%
Other White
13
3.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.37%
Arab
4
1.1%
Other
4
1.1%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
44.24%
Level 3 (A level)
72
26.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.69%
Apprenticeship
14
5.2%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
62.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
24.83%
Owns outright
15
10.34%
Social rents from council
2
1.38%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Hykeham Memorial

Median price£202,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £258K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Hykeham Memorial area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £587,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hykeham Memorial over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£240,000£253
Semi-Detached16£199,500£231
Terraced12£183,000£217
Flats3£109,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hykeham Memorial

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hykeham Memorial.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,999£67,499£150,000£146,000
2017£232,999£62,249£175,250£149,500
2018£237,500£95,250£180,000£139,999
2019£215,000£82,500£174,000£136,000
2020£223,750£84,375£177,500£150,000
2021£249,475£90,000£175,000£147,000
2022£279,000£102,250£200,000£160,000
2023£243,500£125,000£230,000£158,250
2024£254,000£122,000£220,500£168,500
2025£258,000£105,000£195,000£195,500
2026£254,000£216,750£176,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hykeham Memorial.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hykeham Memorial.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£106£165£199
2017£208£115£182£196
2018£207£156£218£194
2019£210£137£174£187
2020£225£154£198£166
2021£232£154£219£184
2022£250£182£237£261
2023£259£204£205£236
2024£233£210£245£246
2025£253£167£256£209
2026£278£225£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hykeham Memorial.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hykeham Memorial in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 8RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 8RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 202533, Heather Gardens, Lincoln, LN6 8RQFlatsLeasehold£125,000
29 Oct 202552, Heather Gardens, Lincoln, LN6 8RQTerracedFreehold£223,000
10 Oct 202555, Heather Gardens, Lincoln, LN6 8RQFlatsLeasehold£109,000
09 Apr 202553, Heather Gardens, Lincoln, LN6 8RQFlatsLeasehold£110,000
22 Jul 20254, St James Place, Lincoln, LN6 8SGTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the LN6 8RQ postcode area, located within North Hykeham North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN6 8RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLing Moor Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryFosse Way AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondarySir Robert Pattinson AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN6 8RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 8RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlNewark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8RAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSpar257 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8QEWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAsdaNewark Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8JYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miHykeham Off-License Convenience271 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8QEWalking directions to Hykeham Off-License Convenience
0.4 miTesco ExpressNewark Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8HWWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district (2025-26).

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,759
Band C£2,010
Band D£2,261
Band E£2,764
Band F£3,266
Band G£3,768
Band H£4,522

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 LN6 8RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nikki Dillon

Hykeham Memorial - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

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
WardHykeham MemorialE05014436
ParishNorth HykehamE04012157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Hykeham NorthE02006867
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 014EE01032991
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced2006-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 8RQ

Is LN6 8RQ (North Hykeham North) safe?

The area around LN6 8RQ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 LN6 8RQ?

The median sale price around LN6 8RQ in North Hykeham North is £202,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 8RQ?

There are 7 schools close to LN6 8RQ, including Ling Moor Primary Academy (Outstanding), Fosse Way Academy (Good) and Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LN6 8RQ?

The closest station to LN6 8RQ is Hykeham, about 578 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN6 8RQ?

LN6 8RQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,669 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 8RQ (North Hykeham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN6 8RQ is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nikki Dillon (Independent).

Data Sources

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.