LN1 1BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Carholme in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN1 1BQ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LN1 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00132750 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LN1 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN1 1BQ.
360
26
£ 42,700 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN1 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LN1 1BQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 26, 69% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN1 1BQ. The average age is 26.2. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN1 1BQ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Lincoln UTC
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Countdown Drug Stores0.8 km
- Nonna Juana Deli0.9 km
- Westgate Store0.8 km
- Grape Tree1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Charlotte House Hotel0.7 km
- Admiral Guest House0.2 km
- Craft0.9 km
- Tennyson Court Partnership0.2 km
- The Old Palace Lodge1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- A W Curtis Bakers & Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe Zoot1.0 km
- Common Room1.0 km
- Elite On The Bail1.0 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms0.8 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Burton Road Chippy0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- New Sunflower0.8 km
- Tang0.2 km
- Coco di Mama0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Towers/Engine Shed0.7 km
- Lincoln Jazz Cafe0.9 km
- The Mailbox - Locked and Loaded0.9 km
- The Square Sail0.8 km
- Virtually Golf0.8 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central1.1 km
- Hykeham5.4 km
- Saxilby8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gresham Street0.1 km
- Moor Street0.2 km
- Moor Street0.2 km
- Gresham Street0.2 km
- Tennyson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN11BQ · Data under Open Government Licence