LN2 2AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Swaby Close, 0.6km from Ermine Estate in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 2AH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00132845 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWABY CLOSE, LN2 2AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWABY CLOSE, LN2 2AH.
290
40
£ 39,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 2AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in LN2 2AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 2AH. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 104,500
8 sales · Mean £ 112,637
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN2 2AH is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ermine Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Lincoln Castle Academy
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Coopland and Son1.0 km
- Chef King0.1 km
- Fish King0.1 km
- Agra Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Happy Inn1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Subway Birchwood0.7 km
- Generation Wellbeing0.8 km
- St John The Baptist Church Hall0.5 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Taco Bell0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.1 km
- One Stop Stores0.1 km
- G Simpson Butchers Ltd1.0 km
- Oval Post Office & News1.0 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Queen Elizabeth Road Food Store1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lincoln Imp0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central2.9 km
- Hykeham8.0 km
- Saxilby9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Laughton Way0.2 km
- Broxholme Gardens0.2 km
- Broxholme Gardens0.2 km
- Broxholme Gardens0.2 km
- Broxholme Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN22AH · Data under Open Government Licence