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LN6 9FH

Mercury Close

Hykeham Fosse

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Detailed insights for LN6 9FH

Overview

Postcode LN6 9FH is located in an urban city, within the Hykeham Fosse area of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the North Hykeham South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Hykeham South is £55,762 per year. The median sale price in Hykeham Fosse is £240,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £295,000. The nearest station is Hykeham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millennium Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

North Hykeham South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,099 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

North Hykeham South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in North Hykeham South is £55,762 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from LN6 9FH.

Flood risk

No risk

North Hykeham South near LN6 9FH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN6 9FH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hykeham

N/A

Walking directions to Hykeham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN6 9FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMillennium GreenLargeWalking directions to Millennium Green
0.3 miMill ParkSmallWalking directions to Mill Park
0.2 miGrange ParkSmallWalking directions to Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
6,730.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.11(-46%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.67(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-55%)
Other theft
2.4(-58%)
Vehicle crime
1.44(-65%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
86.97%
African
10
2.83%
Other White
9
2.55%
Indian
6
1.7%
Chinese
4
1.13%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
39.85%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.92%
No qualifications
30
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
48.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.63%
Owns outright
18
13.14%
Other social rented
11
8.03%
Shared ownership
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Hykeham Fosse

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £257
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £295K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Hykeham Fosse area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 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 Hykeham Fosse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£315,000£266
Semi-Detached42£225,000£263
Terraced18£214,000£247
Flats6£120,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hykeham Fosse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hykeham Fosse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,000£97,000£174,000£133,995
2017£266,995£96,000£185,998£156,000
2018£259,000£88,000£202,995£148,500
2019£264,995£93,750£207,995£173,000
2020£285,998£93,000£209,995£174,995
2021£296,500£86,000£195,000£176,500
2022£321,250£122,000£205,250£185,000
2023£345,000£117,500£217,000£215,500
2024£340,000£112,000£228,500£183,000
2025£317,500£120,000£233,500£205,000
2026£317,500£128,500£225,500£213,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hykeham Fosse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hykeham Fosse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£193£182£229
2017£205£166£219£191
2018£218£149£210£199
2019£218£165£218£224
2020£224£176£238£228
2021£237£145£228£227
2022£263£222£270£254
2023£263£217£270£262
2024£256£198£257£248
2025£270£206£263£257
2026£258£173£246£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hykeham Fosse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 9FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 9FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202610, Mercury Close, Lincoln, LN6 9FHTerracedFreehold£235,000
02 Mar 202619, Mercury Close, Lincoln, LN6 9FHTerracedFreehold£222,000
31 Oct 20256, Mercury Close, Lincoln, LN6 9FHTerracedFreehold£228,000
13 Oct 20256, Mercury Close, Lincoln, LN6 9FHTerracedFreehold£235,000
31 Mar 202633, Minerva Way, Lincoln, LN6 9FGTerracedLeasehold£112,500

Schools

In the LN6 9FH postcode area, located within North Hykeham South, there are 4 primary and 2 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 LN6 9FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryManor Farm AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miSecondaryNorth Kesteven AcademyAcademy converter
Inadequate
0.5 miPrimaryThe North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN6 9FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 9FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLincolnshire Co-op451 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 9NGWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.4 miCo-op FoodSeverus Crescent, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9YHWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 LN6 9FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Harry Lofts

Hykeham Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ross Little

Hykeham Fosse - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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 FosseE05014435
ParishNorth HykehamE04012157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Hykeham SouthE02006866
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 013CE01032989
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced2008-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 9FH

Is LN6 9FH (North Hykeham South) safe?

The area around LN6 9FH records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LN6 9FH?

The median sale price around LN6 9FH in Hykeham Fosse is £240,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 9FH?

There are 6 schools close to LN6 9FH, including Manor Farm Academy (Good), North Kesteven Academy (Inadequate) and The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LN6 9FH?

The closest station to LN6 9FH is Hykeham, about 1,329 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN6 9FH?

LN6 9FH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 9FH (North Hykeham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN6 9FH is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matthew Harry Lofts (Labour Party) and Ross Little (Conservative and Unionist Party).