Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

MERCER DRIVE, LN1 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCER DRIVE, LN1 1AG.

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Population

597

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LN1 1AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LN1 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.

home £285,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN1 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Mercer Drive, 0.9km from Carholme in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For families considering a move, LN1 1AG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00132759 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN1 1AG. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

15 sales · Mean £ 151,333

Detached

£ 332,500

16 sales · Mean £ 332,293

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LN1 1AG has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order10
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Mount Street Academy

Outstanding315 pupils0.8 km
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The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

Outstanding164 pupils1.0 km
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Lincoln Castle Academy

Inadequate848 pupils1.1 km
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The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Good266 pupils1.1 km
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The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Countdown Drug Stores0.9 km
  • Nonna Juana Deli0.8 km
  • Burton Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Queen Elizabeth Road Food Store1.0 km
  • Bellamme Bridal0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • A W Curtis Bakers & Butchers Ltd0.5 km
  • Coffee Beanz0.2 km
  • Inside Out of Lincoln0.9 km
  • Sobraon Barracks0.3 km
  • Sazzy Treats0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Burton Road Chippy0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Papa's Pizza/Raman Burger1.0 km
  • Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Burton Pizza House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Allotment House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Castle Ward WMC0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.2 km
  • Hykeham6.4 km
  • Saxilby7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Berilldon Drive0.3 km
  • Carram Way0.3 km
  • Higson Road0.3 km
  • Mitchell Drive0.3 km
  • Higson Road0.4 km