Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

LN2 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN2 1AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

480

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 1AH 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 70% private renter occupancy, LN2 1AH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

LN2 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Brayford in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (257 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00173640 (shared with 90 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 LN2 1AH. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near LN2 1AH are high at 257 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 offences555
Anti-social behaviour479
Shoplifting339
Public order182
Criminal damage and arson93

school Local Schools

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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.5 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils0.8 km
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The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils0.9 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.9 km
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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils1.0 km
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The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Good266 pupils1.1 km
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • The Whisky Shop0.7 km
  • Westgate Store0.9 km
  • Lincoln Country Market0.8 km
  • Ampal Stores0.9 km
  • High Street Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 92 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Cathedral View Guest House0.7 km
  • Charlotte House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Duke William Hotel0.8 km
  • The Anchor0.6 km
  • The Dandy Lion0.1 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Lion & Snake0.7 km
  • Prince of Wales Inn0.7 km
  • The Tiny Tavern0.9 km
  • The Treaty of Commerce0.4 km
  • Wig & Mitre0.7 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

148 nearby
  • Cafe Zoot0.6 km
  • Common Room0.8 km
  • Elite On The Bail0.7 km
  • Grillin n chillin Ltd0.9 km
  • Ice Dreaming0.6 km
  • + 143 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • New Sunflower0.9 km
  • China Kitchen0.9 km
  • Serafina Grill0.9 km
  • AFC0.7 km
  • Gastronomico0.9 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.2 km
  • Hykeham5.6 km
  • Saxilby9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Binns0.1 km
  • Stonebow Centre0.1 km
  • Revolution0.2 km
  • St Swithins's Church0.2 km
  • Hungate0.2 km