LN2 1LR is an up-and-coming urban area on Steep Hill, 0.3km from Lincoln 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00173640 (shared with 90 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEEP HILL, LN2 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEP HILL, LN2 1LR.
480
25
£ 35,900 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 1LR 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.
Area Character
LN2 1LR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 1LR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LN2 1LR are high at 174 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
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Mount Street Academy
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Countdown Drug Stores0.8 km
- Foodbank0.7 km
- Nonna Juana Deli0.9 km
- The Whisky Shop0.4 km
- Westgate Store0.6 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House0.3 km
- Charlotte House Hotel0.4 km
- Old Rectory Guest House0.6 km
- The Duke William Hotel0.4 km
- Hillcrest Hotel0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Lion & Snake0.4 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.4 km
- The Ivy Tavern0.8 km
- The Morning Star0.6 km
- The Strait and Narrow0.1 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- Cafe Ella0.8 km
- Cafe Zoot0.3 km
- Common Room0.5 km
- Elite On The Bail0.3 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms0.7 km
- + 134 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Burton Road Chippy0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Leon Cantonese & Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- New Sunflower0.6 km
- Lincoln Antiques & Collectables0.0 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.6 km
- Hykeham5.9 km
- Saxilby9.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Collection0.1 km
- St Martins Lane0.1 km
- Cathedral0.2 km
- Tourist Information Centre0.2 km
- Constitutional Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN21LR · Data under Open Government Licence