Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

LN2 2DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN2 2DZ.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 2DZ 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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2/10
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3/10
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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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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LN2 2DZ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LN2 2DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ermine Estate in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 2DZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00132856 (shared with 8 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 2DZ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around LN2 2DZ is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting139
Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Ermine Primary Academy

Inadequate406 pupils0.4 km
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Lincoln Castle Academy

Inadequate848 pupils0.5 km
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The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

Outstanding164 pupils0.6 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils0.9 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils1.1 km
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Mount Street Academy

Outstanding315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.3 km
  • One Stop Stores0.3 km
  • Bishop Grosseteste Students Union0.6 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Queen Elizabeth Road Food Store1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store0.4 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Roma0.9 km
  • Wellie's Chippy0.9 km
  • Chef King0.3 km
  • Fish King0.3 km
  • Leon Cantonese & Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Subway Birchwood0.4 km
  • Generation Wellbeing0.5 km
  • St John The Baptist Church Hall0.1 km
  • Bishop Grosseteste University0.6 km
  • Taco Bell0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lincoln Imp0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Allotment House0.8 km
  • The Stags Head0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.5 km
  • Hykeham7.6 km
  • Saxilby9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlton Grove0.0 km
  • John The Baptist's Church0.1 km
  • John The Baptist's Church0.1 km
  • Bassingham Crescent0.2 km
  • Bilsby Close0.2 km