LN1 1DG is a mixed residential area on Oakleigh Drive, 0.4km from Carholme in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For serious buyers, LN1 1DG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN1 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00173655 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLEIGH DRIVE, LN1 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEIGH DRIVE, LN1 1DG.
466
46
£ 42,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN1 1DG 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN1 1DG — age 46, 81% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN1 1DG. The average age is 45.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
5 sales · Mean £ 361,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN1 1DG is moderate at 70 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.
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
Mount Street Academy
Westgate Academy
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Lincoln Castle Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nonna Juana Deli0.9 km
- Burton Food & Wine0.9 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Carholme Road Food Store0.9 km
- West End Food Store0.9 km
- Bellamme Bridal0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- A W Curtis Bakers & Butchers Ltd0.2 km
- Coffee Beanz0.3 km
- Inside Out of Lincoln0.9 km
- Sobraon Barracks0.8 km
- Sazzy Treats0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Burton Road Chippy0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Tang0.8 km
- Lucky Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Burton Pizza House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Queen In The West0.9 km
- Carholme Golf Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tennyson Court Partnership0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central2.0 km
- Hykeham5.9 km
- Saxilby7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Curtis Factory0.1 km
- Curtis Factory0.1 km
- Mitchell Drive0.2 km
- Carram Way0.2 km
- West Common0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LN11DG · Data under Open Government Licence