LN2 1JD is an active urban area on The Strait, 0.3km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For families considering a move, LN2 1JD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1JD are sourced from Output Area E00185349 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STRAIT, LN2 1JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAIT, LN2 1JD.
228
41
£ 31,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 1JD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LN2 1JD is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 1JD. The average age is 41.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LN2 1JD are high at 177 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
Lincoln UTC
Westgate Academy
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Mount Street Academy
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Countdown Drug Stores0.9 km
- Foodbank0.8 km
- Nonna Juana Deli1.0 km
- The Whisky Shop0.4 km
- Westgate Store0.6 km
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House0.4 km
- Charlotte House Hotel0.4 km
- Old Rectory Guest House0.7 km
- The Duke William Hotel0.5 km
- The Anchor0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- Lion & Snake0.4 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.4 km
- The Ivy Tavern0.8 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.7 km
- Wig & Mitre1.0 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Cafe Ella0.8 km
- Cafe Zoot0.3 km
- Common Room0.5 km
- Elite On The Bail0.4 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms0.8 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Burton Road Chippy0.9 km
- Leon Cantonese & Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- New Sunflower0.6 km
- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Baggholme Fish Shop0.7 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.5 km
- Hykeham5.8 km
- Saxilby9.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Martins Lane0.1 km
- The Collection0.1 km
- Hungate0.2 km
- Revolution0.2 km
- Constitutional Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN21JD · Data under Open Government Licence