LN2 2HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thurlby Crescent, 0.8km from St. Giles in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 2HU is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2HU are sourced from Output Area E00132850 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURLBY CRESCENT, LN2 2HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURLBY CRESCENT, LN2 2HU.
225
40
£ 39,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 2HU 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
With 74% social renting, LN2 2HU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 2HU. The average age is 40.0. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 161,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN2 2HU is moderate at 51 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
Ermine Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
Lincoln Castle Academy
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier0.7 km
- Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.6 km
- One Stop Stores0.5 km
- G Simpson Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Oval Post Office & News0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre0.8 km
- St John The Baptist Church Hall0.7 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- Taco Bell0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Coopland and Son0.5 km
- Pizza Roma0.6 km
- Wellie's Chippy0.7 km
- Chef King0.6 km
- Fish King0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lincoln Imp0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central2.9 km
- Hykeham8.1 km
- Saxilby9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Laughton Crescent0.1 km
- Laughton Crescent0.2 km
- Cabourne Avenue0.2 km
- Outer Circle Drive0.3 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN22HU · Data under Open Government Licence