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.
ST SWITHINS SQUARE, LN2 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST SWITHINS SQUARE, LN2 1HA.
480
25
£ 35,900 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lincoln UTC
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Westgate Academy
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Athena School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LN21HA · Data under Open Government Licence