LN2 1HW is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN2 1HW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. 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 (228 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00185400 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LN2 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LN2 1HW.
387
24
£ 31,200 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 1HW 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 1HW 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 1HW. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 112,500
4 sales · Mean £ 116,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LN2 1HW are high at 228 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 St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Mount Street Academy
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Countdown Drug Stores0.9 km
- Foodbank0.8 km
- The Whisky Shop0.5 km
- Westgate Store0.7 km
- Lincoln Country Market0.6 km
- + 90 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
60 nearby- Lion & Snake0.5 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.5 km
- The Ivy Tavern0.9 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.6 km
- Wig & Mitre0.9 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- Cafe Ella0.9 km
- Cafe Zoot0.4 km
- Common Room0.6 km
- Elite On The Bail0.5 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms0.8 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Burton Road Chippy1.0 km
- New Sunflower0.7 km
- AFC0.9 km
- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.4 km
- Hykeham5.7 km
- Saxilby9.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Martins Lane0.1 km
- Revolution0.1 km
- Hungate0.1 km
- Binns0.2 km
- Stonebow Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN21HW · Data under Open Government Licence