Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

CLASKETGATE, LN2 1JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLASKETGATE, LN2 1JZ.

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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 1JZ 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

70% of homes in LN2 1JZ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1JZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Clasketgate, 0.5km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LN2 1JZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1JZ 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 1JZ. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

5 sales · Mean £ 113,500

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

Crime rates near LN2 1JZ are high at 211 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 offences569
Anti-social behaviour536
Shoplifting295
Public order167
Criminal damage and arson86

school Local Schools

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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.3 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.7 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils0.7 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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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.0 km
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The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Good266 pupils1.2 km
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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils1.2 km
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Mount Street Academy

Outstanding315 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Foodbank0.9 km
  • The Whisky Shop0.6 km
  • Westgate Store0.8 km
  • Lincoln Country Market0.7 km
  • Baltic Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 90 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Cathedral View Guest House0.5 km
  • Charlotte House Hotel0.6 km
  • Old Rectory Guest House0.9 km
  • The Duke William Hotel0.7 km
  • The Dandy Lion0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Lion & Snake0.6 km
  • Prince of Wales Inn0.6 km
  • The Ivy Tavern1.0 km
  • The Ritz0.8 km
  • The William Foster0.3 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

147 nearby
  • Cafe Ella1.0 km
  • Cafe Zoot0.5 km
  • Common Room0.7 km
  • Elite On The Bail0.6 km
  • Gate House Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • + 142 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • New Sunflower0.8 km
  • Baggholme Fish Shop0.5 km
  • CUPP Lincoln0.4 km
  • Eskimoo Milkshakes0.3 km
  • King Shawarma0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.4 km
  • Hykeham5.8 km
  • Saxilby9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Constitutional Club0.0 km
  • Unity Square0.1 km
  • Stonebow Centre0.2 km
  • The Collection0.2 km
  • St Swithins's Church0.2 km