Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

ST SWITHINS SQUARE, LN2 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST SWITHINS SQUARE, LN2 1HA.

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Population

480

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 1HA 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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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LN2 1HA 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. Property prices are trending up 20.2% year-on-year.

home £153,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN2 1HA is an up-and-coming urban area on St Swithins Square, 0.6km 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 (254 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00173640 (shared with 90 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 1HA. 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

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 167,500

24 sales · Mean £ 187,887

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

Crime rates near LN2 1HA are high at 254 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 offences525
Anti-social behaviour483
Shoplifting294
Public order153
Criminal damage and arson83

school Local Schools

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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.4 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.8 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils0.9 km
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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.0 km
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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils1.0 km
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km
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The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils1.1 km
A

Athena School

Good103 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • The Whisky Shop0.8 km
  • Lincoln Country Market0.9 km
  • Ampal Stores0.9 km
  • High Street Mini Market1.0 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • + 90 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Cathedral View Guest House0.7 km
  • Charlotte House Hotel0.8 km
  • The Duke William Hotel0.9 km
  • The Dandy Lion0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • Lion & Snake0.8 km
  • Prince of Wales Inn0.8 km
  • The Ritz0.7 km
  • The William Foster0.3 km
  • Cloud 9 (Lincs) Ltd0.3 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • Cafe Zoot0.7 km
  • Common Room0.9 km
  • Elite On The Bail0.8 km
  • Ice Dreaming0.7 km
  • Misto Caffe0.8 km
  • + 138 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • China Kitchen1.0 km
  • Serafina Grill1.0 km
  • Baggholme Fish Shop0.4 km
  • CUPP Lincoln0.3 km
  • Eskimoo Milkshakes0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.3 km
  • Hykeham5.7 km
  • Saxilby9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Telephone Exchange0.0 km
  • St Swithins's Church0.1 km
  • Old City Bus Station Site0.1 km
  • Unity Square0.2 km
  • Arrival Bay0.2 km