LN7 Postcode District
LN7 is the Postcode District for Caistor, Market Rasen Lincolnshire
The LN7 postcode district is located in the LN Lincoln postal area, LN7 has a population of 6,429 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 56.15 square miles (145.42 square kilometres or 35,933.26 acres).
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District overview
In the LN7 postcode district, the primary settlement is Caistor, which is located in Lincolnshire, England. The post town for this district is Market Rasen. Other significant settlements in the district include North Kelsey, Nettleton, and South Kelsey.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LN7 6, covers Caistor and North Kelsey in Lincolnshire.
The post town for this district is MARKET RASEN.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the West Lindsey District (257 postal codes), and finally, the North Lincolnshire (B) area (9 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen | 7.06 | S |
| Brigg | 7.24 | NW |
| Kirton in Lindsey | 10.13 | W |
| Immingham | 10.33 | NNE |
| Grimsby | 11.98 | ENE |
| Cleethorpes | 13.91 | ENE |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 14.03 | NNW |
| Wragby | 14.09 | S |
| Scunthorpe | 14.29 | WNW |
| Winterton | 15.47 | NW |
| Louth | 16.45 | ESE |
| Hessle | 16.57 | NNW |
| Kingston upon Hull | 17.65 | N |
| Hedon | 18.31 | NNE |
| Gainsborough | 18.73 | WSW |
| Lincoln | 19.33 | SSW |
| Epworth | 19.78 | W |
| Cottingham | 20.34 | N |
| Horncastle | 21.62 | SSE |
| Crowle | 21.65 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 264
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caistor | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 108 |
| North Kelsey | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 34 |
| Nettleton | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 22 |
| South Kelsey | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 17 |
| Swallow | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 8 |
| Rothwell | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 7 |
| Howsham | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 6 |
| North Kelsey | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 6 |
| Holton-le-Moor | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 5 |
| North Kelsey Moor | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 5 |
| Caistor | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 4 |
| Swallow | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 4 |
| Rothwell | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 4 |
| Howsham | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 3 |
| Normanby-le-Wold | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 3 |
| Moortown | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 3 |
| North Kelsey Moor | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 2 |
| Nettleton | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 2 |
| Holton-le-Moor | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 2 |
| Nettleton Top | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 2 |
| Cabourne | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 2 |
| Cuxwold | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 2 |
| Moortown | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Normanby-le-Wold | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Fonaby | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Clixby | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Audleby | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Rothwell | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| North Gulham | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Thornton-le-Moor | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Croxby | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Cabourne | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Croxby Top | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Swallow Vale | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
| Cuxwold | MARKET RASEN | LN7 6 | 1 |
Street list for LN7
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WESTWOLD ROAD | 49 |
| MARKET PLACE | 37 |
| WADDINGHAM ROAD B1205 | 21 |
| RAWLINSON AVENUE | 17 |
| SOUTH DALE | 17 |
| HORSEMARKET | 17 |
| POTTINGER GARDENS | 16 |
| MOORTOWN ROAD B1205 | 14 |
| HIGH STREET A1084 | 14 |
| PLOVER SQUARE | 14 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 |
| Burglary | 87 |
| Other theft | 58 |
| Vehicle crime | 44 |
| Public order | 37 |
| Other crime | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET PLACE | MARKET RASEN | CAISTOR | 17 | LN7 6TU | View map |
| SOUTH STREET | MARKET RASEN | CAISTOR | 6 | LN7 6UB | View map |
Schools in the district
Nettleton Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moortown Road , Nettleton , Market Rasen
Postcode: LN7 6AA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Smith (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kelsey Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chapel Street , North Kelsey , Market Rasen
Postcode: LN7 6EJ
Headteacher: Miss Katie Grantham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Southdale , Caistor , Market Rasen
Postcode: LN7 6LY
Headteacher: Mrs Zoe Hyams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Caistor Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Church Street , Caistor , Market Rasen
Postcode: LN7 6QJ
Headteacher: Mr Roger Hale (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Caistor Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Church Street , Caistor , Market Rasen
Postcode: LN7 6QJ
Headteacher: Mrs Shona Buck (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Caistor Yarborough Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Grimsby Road , Caistor , Market Rasen
Postcode: LN7 6QZ
Headteacher: Mr Mark Midgley (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caistor Health Centre | DALE VIEW, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN7 6NX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01472 851203 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 1 MARKET PLACE, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN7 6TJ | PHARMACY | Call 01472 851678 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £345,827 | 64 | £300,185 | 45 | £377,411 | 33 | £339,210 | 72 |
| Semi-detached | £191,026 | 19 | £185,923 | 26 | £212,846 | 13 | £177,022 | 25 |
| Terraced | £157,654 | 13 | £149,714 | 14 | £127,714 | 14 | £142,992 | 41 |
| Flats | £97,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £81,500 | 2 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M180 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.04
Average Driving Distance: 9.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 263
M180 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.97
Average Driving Distance: 12.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 263
M180 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.95
Average Driving Distance: 22.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 263
M180 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.92
Average Driving Distance: 24.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 263
M62 J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.31
Average Driving Distance: 30.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 260
M180 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 40.55
Average Driving Distance: 34.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LN7 6 | Market Rasen Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | N | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| L | N | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the LN7 postal code is Caistor followed by North Kelsey, and Nettleton.
The LN7 Postcode shares a border with DN21 (GAINSBOROUGH, Kirton Lindsey, Scotter), LN8 (MARKET RASEN, Wragby, Binbrook), DN20 (BRIGG, Broughton, Hibaldstow), DN37 (GRIMSBY, Waltham, Laceby) and DN38 (BARNETBY, Grasby, Melton Ross).
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