Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

HIGH STREET, LN2 1JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LN2 1JG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1JG 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 1JG 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN2 1JG is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.4km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LN2 1JG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (229 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1JG 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 1JG. 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.

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

Crime rates near LN2 1JG are high at 229 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 offences539
Anti-social behaviour475
Shoplifting294
Public order160
Criminal damage and arson87

school Local Schools

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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.4 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils0.7 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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The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Good266 pupils1.1 km
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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.1 km
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Mount Street Academy

Outstanding315 pupils1.2 km
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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Countdown Drug Stores1.0 km
  • Foodbank0.9 km
  • The Whisky Shop0.6 km
  • Westgate Store0.7 km
  • Lincoln Country Market0.6 km
  • + 90 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • Lion & Snake0.6 km
  • Prince of Wales Inn0.6 km
  • The Ivy Tavern1.0 km
  • The Treaty of Commerce0.6 km
  • Wig & Mitre0.8 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

148 nearby
  • Cafe Ella1.0 km
  • Cafe Zoot0.4 km
  • Common Room0.6 km
  • Elite On The Bail0.5 km
  • Gate House Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • + 143 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • New Sunflower0.7 km
  • AFC0.9 km
  • Proper Takeaways0.9 km
  • Regal Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Sincil Garden0.9 km
  • + 39 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
  • Stonebow Centre0.1 km
  • Binns0.1 km