Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

SWAN STREET, LN2 1LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN STREET, LN2 1LF.

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 1LF 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

At 70% private renter occupancy, LN2 1LF 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.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, LN2 1LF 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 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1LF 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 1LF. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 126,500

4 sales · Mean £ 126,625

Terraced

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

Crime rates near LN2 1LF are high at 177 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 offences501
Anti-social behaviour419
Shoplifting256
Public order136
Criminal damage and arson75

school Local Schools

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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.3 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils0.6 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.7 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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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.1 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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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

88 nearby
  • Countdown Drug Stores1.0 km
  • Foodbank0.8 km
  • The Whisky Shop0.5 km
  • Westgate Store0.7 km
  • Lincoln Country Market0.6 km
  • + 83 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Cathedral View Guest House0.4 km
  • Charlotte House Hotel0.5 km
  • Old Rectory Guest House0.8 km
  • The Duke William Hotel0.6 km
  • The Anchor0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

59 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
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

145 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
  • + 140 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • New Sunflower0.7 km
  • AFC1.0 km
  • Proper Takeaways0.9 km
  • Sincil Garden0.9 km
  • Baggholme Fish Shop0.6 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.5 km
  • Hykeham5.8 km
  • Saxilby9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Martins Lane0.1 km
  • Constitutional Club0.1 km
  • The Collection0.1 km
  • Revolution0.2 km
  • Stonebow Centre0.2 km