Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

THE GLORY HOLE, LN2 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GLORY HOLE, LN2 1BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

387

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LN2 1BF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN2 1BF is a lively urban neighbourhood on The Glory Hole, 0.3km from Brayford in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00185400 (shared with 69 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 LN2 1BF. The average age is 24.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near LN2 1BF are high at 232 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.

Violence and sexual offences544
Anti-social behaviour475
Shoplifting341
Public order180
Criminal damage and arson90

school Local Schools

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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.6 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils0.9 km
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The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils0.9 km
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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils0.9 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils1.0 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 Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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Athena School

Good103 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • The Whisky Shop0.8 km
  • Westgate Store0.9 km
  • Lincoln Country Market0.9 km
  • Ampal Stores0.9 km
  • High Street Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 94 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Cathedral View Guest House0.7 km
  • Charlotte House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Duke William Hotel0.9 km
  • The Anchor0.6 km
  • The Dandy Lion0.1 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Lion & Snake0.8 km
  • Prince of Wales Inn0.8 km
  • The Tiny Tavern0.8 km
  • The Treaty of Commerce0.3 km
  • Wig & Mitre0.6 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

147 nearby
  • Cafe Zoot0.7 km
  • Common Room0.9 km
  • Elite On The Bail0.8 km
  • Grillin n chillin Ltd0.9 km
  • Ice Dreaming0.7 km
  • + 142 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • New Sunflower0.9 km
  • China Kitchen0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Serafina Grill0.9 km
  • Sprinkle Berry1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.2 km
  • Hykeham5.5 km
  • Saxilby9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Binns0.1 km
  • Stonebow Centre0.2 km
  • NCP Car Park0.2 km
  • Brayford Street0.2 km
  • New Life Church0.2 km