Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

MELROSE LANE, LN6 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE LANE, LN6 0BW.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LN6 0BW — age 29, 58% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LN6 0BW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Melrose Lane in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Birchwood ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For families considering a move, LN6 0BW represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £188k.

Census 2021 statistics for LN6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00173651 (shared with 7 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 LN6 0BW. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 186,625

2 sales · Mean £ 186,625

Detached

£ 189,950

1 sales · Mean £ 189,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LN6 0BW is moderate at 81 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.

Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour58
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order13
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding266 pupils0.4 km
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The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln

Good82 pupils0.5 km
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Leslie Manser Primary School

Good241 pupils0.5 km
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Fortuna School

Outstanding80 pupils0.5 km
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The Lancaster School

Good138 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln Birchwood Junior School

Good260 pupils0.7 km
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Woodlands Infant and Nursery School

Good131 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Generation Wellbeing0.9 km
  • Birchwood Kebab House0.9 km
  • Cafe Latte0.6 km
  • Nacro0.1 km
  • Regent Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Birchwood Centre Food Store0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Brooks' Butchers Birchwood0.7 km
  • Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.7 km
  • Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.6 km
  • Hicksons Fresh Foods0.9 km
  • Martins0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Swan0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Birchwood Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Greek2me Birchwood0.7 km
  • New Capital Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pronto Pizza0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hykeham2.5 km
  • Lincoln Central5.1 km
  • Saxilby6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wentworth Way0.1 km
  • Wentworth Way0.1 km
  • Mildenhall Drive0.2 km
  • Mildenhall Drive0.3 km
  • Aberporth Drive0.3 km