LN2 2JD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burwell Close, 0.8km from Ermine Estate in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 2JD 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 65 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 2JD are sourced from Output Area E00132850 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURWELL CLOSE, LN2 2JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURWELL CLOSE, LN2 2JD.
225
40
£ 39,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 2JD 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 2JD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 2JD. 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
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 2JD is moderate at 65 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
Lincoln Castle Academy
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier0.9 km
- Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.4 km
- One Stop Stores0.4 km
- G Simpson Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- Oval Post Office & News0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre1.0 km
- Subway Birchwood1.0 km
- St John The Baptist Church Hall0.7 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Taco Bell0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Coopland and Son0.6 km
- Pizza Roma0.8 km
- Wellie's Chippy0.9 km
- Chef King0.4 km
- Fish King0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lincoln Imp0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central3.0 km
- Hykeham8.1 km
- Saxilby9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Laughton Crescent0.1 km
- Laughton Crescent0.2 km
- Roughton Court0.2 km
- Laughton Way0.2 km
- Cabourne Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LN22JD · Data under Open Government Licence