LN1 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Iris Crescent, 0.6km from Carholme in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
Within the LN1 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for LN1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00185371 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRIS CRESCENT, LN1 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRIS CRESCENT, LN1 1BD.
239
32
£ 42,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN1 1BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN1 1BD — age 32, 33% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN1 1BD. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 241,250
12 sales · Mean £ 228,041
Flat
£ 154,000
1 sales · Mean £ 154,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN1 1BD has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Westgate Academy
Mount Street Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A W Curtis Bakers & Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Naturawell0.5 km
- Oakley's Cafe0.7 km
- B&Q Lincoln0.5 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Tang0.4 km
- Pizza Go0.7 km
- Greek2me Bakery1.0 km
- Snacc1.0 km
- Carholme Chippy0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Carholme Road Food Store0.2 km
- Odeon Cinemas Limited0.9 km
- West End Food Store0.5 km
- Dhindsa Stores0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Towers/Engine Shed0.8 km
- Carholme Golf Club0.2 km
- Lincoln Sea Cadet Corps0.8 km
- The Barge0.8 km
- The Swan0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Admiral Guest House0.5 km
- Tennyson Court Partnership0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- The Hollies Guest House0.4 km
- DoubleTree by Hilton0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central1.3 km
- Hykeham5.0 km
- Saxilby8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hewson Road0.2 km
- Hewson Road0.2 km
- Moor Street0.3 km
- Moor Street0.3 km
- Tennyson Street0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: LN11BD · Data under Open Government Licence