LN2 2NX is a sought-after residential area on Chapel Lane, 0.1km from Nettleham in Nettleham. Administratively it sits within Nettleham ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 2NX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 38.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 2NX are sourced from Output Area E00134104 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL LANE, LN2 2NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, LN2 2NX.
204
60
£ 47,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 2NX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LN2 2NX has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 38.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 2NX. The average age is 59.7. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
4 sales · Mean £ 225,027
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
1 sales · Mean £ 252,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN2 2NX has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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
The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School
The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Tea Cosy0.1 km
- Seven Districts Coffee0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Oriental City0.1 km
- Franky's0.1 km
- Greek2Me Takeaway0.1 km
- Nettleham Pizzeria0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Campus & Co0.6 km
- Nettleham Convenience Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.1 km
- The Plough Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central5.6 km
- Hykeham10.9 km
- Saxilby11.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- 1 Deepdale Lane0.1 km
- 1 Deepdale Lane0.2 km
- Bill Bailey's Play Area0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN22NX · Data under Open Government Licence