LN5 7XJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edna Street, 1.0km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Lincoln constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7XJ are sourced from Output Area E00132918 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDNA STREET, LN5 7XJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDNA STREET, LN5 7XJ.
334
31
£ 33,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 7XJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LN5 7XJ spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 7XJ. The average age is 30.8. 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
Terraced
£ 97,000
11 sales · Mean £ 105,131
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 7XJ is moderate at 71 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
Athena School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
The Priory Academy LSST
Lincoln UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Axed Lincoln1.0 km
- Boyes0.7 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.8 km
- European Store0.6 km
- Kikush Limited0.5 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Anchor0.6 km
- Old Lodge Guest House0.3 km
- Creston Villa Guest House0.9 km
- The Tennyson Guest House0.6 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Tiny Tavern0.5 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.8 km
- Wig & Mitre0.7 km
- Cosy Club Lincoln0.9 km
- Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Alb-Italia0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Car Park Cafe0.8 km
- Cecilias0.7 km
- Costa Travelines0.7 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Tealby Street Food Store0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- AFC0.5 km
- Gastronomico0.5 km
- Proper Takeaways0.6 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Sincil Garden0.4 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.9 km
- Hykeham5.0 km
- Saxilby9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Football Ground0.3 km
- Ripon Street0.4 km
- Ripon Street0.4 km
- Sewell's Walk0.4 km
- Sewell's Walk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LN57XJ · Data under Open Government Licence