LN2 5NJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Walmer Street, 1.5km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN2 5NJ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 5NJ are sourced from Output Area E00132645 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALMER STREET, LN2 5NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALMER STREET, LN2 5NJ.
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£ 35,900 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 5NJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LN2 5NJ is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 5NJ. The average age is 33.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 104,950
17 sales · Mean £ 109,405
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LN2 5NJ are high at 142 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 Monks Abbey Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Lincoln UTC
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
Lincoln Carlton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Tillys Lincoln Ltd0.8 km
- Island Boys Food0.8 km
- Pang City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Baggholme Fish Shop0.8 km
- Fabio's Italian1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Axed Lincoln0.9 km
- Select & Save0.8 km
- Green Synergy0.5 km
- Imps Gaming0.9 km
- Lincoln Maximal0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Riverside Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Anglian Water Services Limited0.8 km
- Lincoln Kickboxing Academy0.8 km
- Arboretum Cafe0.7 km
- County Hospital Day Nursery0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Dog & Bone Lincoln0.8 km
- Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- The Peacock Inn1.0 km
- The Birdcage0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hillcrest Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central1.6 km
- Hykeham6.8 km
- Saxilby10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hartley Street0.1 km
- Laceby Street0.1 km
- Hartley Street0.2 km
- Clarina Street0.2 km
- Clarina Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN25NJ · Data under Open Government Licence