LN2 1LP is an up-and-coming urban area on Danes Terrace, 0.3km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN2 1LP 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 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 (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1LP are sourced from Output Area E00173640 (shared with 90 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANES TERRACE, LN2 1LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANES TERRACE, LN2 1LP.
480
25
£ 35,900 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 1LP 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 70% private renter occupancy, LN2 1LP 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 1LP. 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
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 1LP are high at 189 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
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Mount Street Academy
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Boyes0.9 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.7 km
- European Store1.0 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- The Anchor1.0 km
- Admiral Guest House0.9 km
- Craft0.2 km
- The Old Palace Lodge0.2 km
- The Poplars0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- The Treaty of Commerce0.7 km
- Towers/Engine Shed0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.4 km
- Cosy Club Lincoln0.5 km
- Lincoln Jazz Cafe0.4 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Alb-Italia0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Car Park Cafe0.7 km
- Cecilias0.9 km
- Costa Travelines0.7 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Burnetts Sandwich Co0.6 km
- Coco di Mama0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Stokes To Go0.4 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.6 km
- Hykeham5.9 km
- Saxilby9.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Collection0.0 km
- St Martins Lane0.2 km
- Constitutional Club0.2 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
- College Of Art0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN21LP · Data under Open Government Licence