Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

STEEP HILL, LN2 1LT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEP HILL, LN2 1LT.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LN2 1LT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 41, LN2 1LT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £268k.

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

LN2 1LT is an active urban area on Steep Hill, 0.2km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For families considering a move, LN2 1LT represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £268k.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1LT are sourced from Output Area E00185349 (shared with 17 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 1LT. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 268,500

2 sales · Mean £ 268,500

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

Crime rates near LN2 1LT are high at 172 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 offences411
Anti-social behaviour297
Public order83
Criminal damage and arson55
Other theft53

school Local Schools

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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.3 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils0.5 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.6 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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Mount Street Academy

Outstanding315 pupils1.0 km
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The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Good266 pupils1.0 km
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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.1 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Countdown Drug Stores0.8 km
  • Foodbank0.6 km
  • Nonna Juana Deli0.9 km
  • The Whisky Shop0.3 km
  • Westgate Store0.5 km
  • + 78 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Cathedral View Guest House0.2 km
  • Charlotte House Hotel0.4 km
  • Old Rectory Guest House0.6 km
  • The Duke William Hotel0.4 km
  • Hillcrest Hotel0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Lion & Snake0.3 km
  • Prince of Wales Inn0.3 km
  • The Ivy Tavern0.7 km
  • The Morning Star0.6 km
  • The Strait and Narrow0.1 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

139 nearby
  • Cafe Ella0.7 km
  • Cafe Zoot0.2 km
  • Common Room0.4 km
  • Elite On The Bail0.3 km
  • Gate House Tea Rooms0.7 km
  • + 134 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.8 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Burton Road Chippy0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Leon Cantonese & Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • New Sunflower0.5 km
  • Lincoln Antiques & Collectables0.1 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.7 km
  • Hykeham6.0 km
  • Saxilby9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Collection0.1 km
  • Cathedral0.1 km
  • Tourist Information Centre0.2 km
  • St Martins Lane0.2 km
  • Cathedral0.3 km