Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

PALMER ROAD, LN2 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER ROAD, LN2 1BH.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 1BH 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LN2 1BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £423k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.

home £423,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN2 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Palmer Road, 0.7km from St. Giles in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For serious buyers, LN2 1BH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k, down 10.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00185378 (shared with 7 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 1BH. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 410,000

5 sales · Mean £ 404,700

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

LN2 1BH has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.4 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils0.5 km
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Ermine Primary Academy

Inadequate406 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils0.7 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.7 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils0.7 km
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Lincoln Castle Academy

Inadequate848 pupils0.8 km
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The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

Outstanding164 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier0.5 km
  • Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores0.8 km
  • Wragby Road News1.0 km
  • Bishop Grosseteste Students Union0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • Subway Birchwood0.8 km
  • Cafe Ella0.9 km
  • Generation Wellbeing0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Dinos1.0 km
  • Pizza Roma0.5 km
  • Smith Central Takeaway1.0 km
  • Wellie's Chippy0.5 km
  • Chef King0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Old Rectory Guest House1.0 km
  • The Allotment House0.9 km
  • The Stags Head0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lee Road Bowls Club0.6 km
  • The Ivy Tavern0.9 km
  • The Lincoln Imp0.9 km
  • Eastgate Club1.0 km
  • Lindum Sports Association Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.1 km
  • Hykeham7.4 km
  • Saxilby9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Byron Avenue0.1 km
  • 5 Longdales Road0.1 km
  • Byron Avenue0.2 km
  • Geneva Avenue0.2 km
  • Nettleham Close0.2 km