Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

SWABY CLOSE, LN2 2AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWABY CLOSE, LN2 2AH.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting128
Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour69
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Ermine Primary Academy

Inadequate406 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln Castle Academy

Inadequate848 pupils0.8 km
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The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

Outstanding164 pupils0.8 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils1.1 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils1.3 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils1.3 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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