LN2 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Brayford in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (256 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00173640 (shared with 90 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LN2 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN2 1DH.
480
25
£ 35,900 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 1DH 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.
Area Character
70% of homes in LN2 1DH are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 1DH. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LN2 1DH are high at 256 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
Lincoln UTC
Westgate Academy
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- The Whisky Shop0.8 km
- Westgate Store0.9 km
- Lincoln Country Market0.8 km
- Ampal Stores0.9 km
- High Street Mini Market0.9 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House0.7 km
- Charlotte House Hotel0.7 km
- The Duke William Hotel0.8 km
- The Anchor0.6 km
- The Dandy Lion0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Lion & Snake0.8 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.8 km
- The Tiny Tavern0.8 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.4 km
- Wig & Mitre0.7 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Cafe Zoot0.7 km
- Common Room0.8 km
- Elite On The Bail0.7 km
- Grillin n chillin Ltd0.9 km
- Ice Dreaming0.7 km
- + 143 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- New Sunflower0.9 km
- China Kitchen0.9 km
- Serafina Grill0.9 km
- AFC0.7 km
- Gastronomico0.9 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.2 km
- Hykeham5.6 km
- Saxilby9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stonebow Centre0.1 km
- Binns0.1 km
- St Swithins's Church0.1 km
- Revolution0.2 km
- City Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN21DH · Data under Open Government Licence