LN5 7QL is a mixed residential area on Princess Street, 0.4km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Boultham ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN5 7QL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7QL are sourced from Output Area E00132682 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCESS STREET, LN5 7QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS STREET, LN5 7QL.
187
43
£ 31,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 7QL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LN5 7QL has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-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 LN5 7QL. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
13 sales · Mean £ 103,461
Terraced
£ 131,250
2 sales · Mean £ 131,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 7QL is moderate at 66 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
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Athena School
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
The Priory Academy LSST
Lincoln UTC
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Halfords0.4 km
- Boyes0.4 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.6 km
- European Store0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Anchor0.4 km
- Old Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
- Hamilton Hotel1.0 km
- Creston Villa Guest House0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Tiny Tavern0.2 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.6 km
- Wig & Mitre0.4 km
- Golden Eagle0.5 km
- Lincoln RNA Club Ltd0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Alb-Italia0.6 km
- Asda Living Cafe0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Car Park Cafe0.6 km
- Cecilias0.5 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- AFC0.3 km
- Gastronomico0.2 km
- Proper Takeaways1.0 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- Sincil Garden0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.8 km
- Hykeham4.6 km
- Saxilby9.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
- St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
- Sewell's Walk0.2 km
- Sewell's Walk0.2 km
- Dixon Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN57QL · Data under Open Government Licence