LN2 1HN is a lively urban neighbourhood on Corporation Street, 0.4km from Brayford in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN2 1HN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (222 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00185400 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORPORATION STREET, LN2 1HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORPORATION STREET, LN2 1HN.
387
24
£ 31,200 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 1HN 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
At 78% private renter occupancy, LN2 1HN is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1HN. The average age is 24.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LN2 1HN are high at 222 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 St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Mount Street Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Countdown Drug Stores1.0 km
- Foodbank0.9 km
- The Whisky Shop0.6 km
- Westgate Store0.7 km
- Lincoln Country Market0.7 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House0.5 km
- Charlotte House Hotel0.5 km
- Old Rectory Guest House0.8 km
- The Duke William Hotel0.6 km
- The Anchor0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Lion & Snake0.6 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.6 km
- The Ivy Tavern1.0 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.5 km
- Wig & Mitre0.8 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Cafe Ella1.0 km
- Cafe Zoot0.5 km
- Common Room0.7 km
- Elite On The Bail0.6 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms0.9 km
- + 143 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- New Sunflower0.7 km
- AFC0.9 km
- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- Sincil Garden0.9 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.4 km
- Hykeham5.7 km
- Saxilby9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Revolution0.0 km
- Hungate0.1 km
- St Martins Lane0.1 km
- Binns0.1 km
- Stonebow Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LN21HN · Data under Open Government Licence