LN2 1EH is an up-and-coming urban area on Silver Street, 0.5km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00173640 (shared with 90 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVER STREET, LN2 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVER STREET, LN2 1EH.
480
25
£ 35,900 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 1EH 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
LN2 1EH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 1EH. 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 1EH are high at 221 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
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Foodbank1.0 km
- The Whisky Shop0.7 km
- Westgate Store0.8 km
- Lincoln Country Market0.7 km
- Boyes0.7 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House0.6 km
- Charlotte House Hotel0.6 km
- Old Rectory Guest House0.9 km
- The Duke William Hotel0.7 km
- The Anchor0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Lion & Snake0.7 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.7 km
- The Tiny Tavern1.0 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.5 km
- Wig & Mitre0.8 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Cafe Zoot0.6 km
- Common Room0.7 km
- Elite On The Bail0.6 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Grillin n chillin Ltd0.8 km
- + 143 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- New Sunflower0.8 km
- AFC0.8 km
- Gastronomico1.0 km
- Proper Takeaways0.7 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.4 km
- Hykeham5.7 km
- Saxilby9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Stonebow Centre0.1 km
- Binns0.1 km
- Constitutional Club0.1 km
- St Swithins's Church0.1 km
- Revolution0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN21EH · Data under Open Government Licence