LN2 2PY is a sought-after residential area on Washdyke Lane, 0.8km from Nettleham in Nettleham. Administratively it sits within Nettleham ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LN2, LN2 2PY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 5.1% 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 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00134096 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WASHDYKE LANE, LN2 2PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHDYKE LANE, LN2 2PY.
274
57
£ 47,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 2PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LN2 2PY is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £352k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 2PY. The average age is 56.5. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 271,500
2 sales · Mean £ 271,500
Detached
£ 334,500
14 sales · Mean £ 353,139
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN2 2PY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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 Cosy0.8 km
- Seven Districts Coffee0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Oriental City0.8 km
- Franky's0.7 km
- Greek2Me Takeaway0.7 km
- Nettleham Pizzeria0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Campus & Co0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.8 km
- The Plough Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central5.0 km
- Hykeham10.3 km
- Saxilby10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cliff Avenue0.1 km
- Beech Avenue0.1 km
- Cliff Avenue0.2 km
- Beech Avenue0.2 km
- Kingsway East0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LN22PY · Data under Open Government Licence