LN1 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Meadowsweet Close, 0.4km from Carholme in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN1 1BB offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LN1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00185422 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWSWEET CLOSE, LN1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWSWEET CLOSE, LN1 1BB.
338
35
£ 42,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LN1 1BB's 52% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN1 1BB. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN1 1BB has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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 St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Westgate Academy
Mount Street Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- A W Curtis Bakers & Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- BT Lincoln Call Centre0.7 km
- Naturawell0.6 km
- Oakley's Cafe0.7 km
- B&Q Lincoln0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Tang0.4 km
- Pizza Go0.8 km
- Carholme Chippy0.8 km
- Golden Fish & Chips Takeaway0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Hollies Guest House0.5 km
- Admiral Guest House0.6 km
- Tennyson Court Partnership0.5 km
- DoubleTree by Hilton1.0 km
- Holiday Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Queen In The West0.4 km
- The Horse & Groom0.9 km
- Carholme Golf Club0.0 km
- Lincoln Sea Cadet Corps1.0 km
- The Barge1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Carholme Road Food Store0.2 km
- Odeon Cinemas Limited1.0 km
- West End Food Store0.5 km
- Dhindsa Stores0.7 km
- Spice Merchant Food Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central1.5 km
- Hykeham5.1 km
- Saxilby7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hewson Road0.0 km
- Hewson Road0.1 km
- Moor Street0.3 km
- Moor Street0.4 km
- Tennyson Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LN11BB · Data under Open Government Licence