Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

MARRINER CRESCENT, LN2 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARRINER CRESCENT, LN2 1BB.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LN2 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

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

LN2 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Marriner Crescent, 0.7km from Ermine Estate in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For serious buyers, LN2 1BB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k, up 5.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00185378 (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 LN2 1BB. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

12 sales · Mean £ 453,454

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

LN2 1BB has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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Ermine Primary Academy

Inadequate406 pupils0.6 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils0.7 km
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Lincoln Castle Academy

Inadequate848 pupils0.7 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.8 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils0.8 km
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The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

Outstanding164 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier0.6 km
  • Foodbank0.9 km
  • Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores0.8 km
  • Bishop Grosseteste Students Union0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store0.6 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Roma0.6 km
  • Wellie's Chippy0.6 km
  • Chef King0.8 km
  • Fish King0.8 km
  • Leon Cantonese & Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Subway Birchwood0.7 km
  • Cafe Ella0.8 km
  • Generation Wellbeing0.7 km
  • St John The Baptist Church Hall0.5 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Old Rectory Guest House0.9 km
  • Lincoln Hotel1.0 km
  • The Allotment House0.8 km
  • The Stags Head0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Lee Road Bowls Club0.6 km
  • The Ivy Tavern0.8 km
  • The Morning Star1.0 km
  • The Lincoln Imp0.8 km
  • Eastgate Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.0 km
  • Hykeham7.3 km
  • Saxilby9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Nettleham Close0.2 km
  • Nettleham Close0.2 km
  • Byron Avenue0.2 km
  • Byron Avenue0.2 km
  • 5 Longdales Road0.3 km