Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

LN2 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

387

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

14%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 1AZ 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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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LN2 1AZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1AZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brayford in Lincoln. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.

This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are high (238 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00185400 (shared with 69 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 1AZ. The average age is 24.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

14%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

Crime rates near LN2 1AZ are high at 238 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 offences557
Anti-social behaviour483
Shoplifting330
Public order183
Criminal damage and arson95

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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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.2 km
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 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 Stores1.0 km
  • High Street Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 92 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Cathedral View Guest House0.7 km
  • Charlotte House Hotel0.6 km
  • Old Rectory Guest House1.0 km
  • The Duke William Hotel0.8 km
  • The Anchor0.6 km
  • + 16 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

150 nearby
  • Cafe Zoot0.6 km
  • Common Room0.8 km
  • Elite On The Bail0.7 km
  • Gate House Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • Grillin n chillin Ltd0.9 km
  • + 145 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • New Sunflower0.9 km
  • China Kitchen0.9 km
  • Serafina Grill1.0 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 Store0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Binns0.0 km
  • Stonebow Centre0.1 km
  • Revolution0.1 km
  • Hungate0.2 km
  • New Life Church0.2 km