LN2 2RH is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.1km from Nettleham in Nettleham. Administratively it sits within Nettleham ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
For serious buyers, LN2 2RH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £696k. 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 2RH are sourced from Output Area E00134102 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICARAGE LANE, LN2 2RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, LN2 2RH.
288
57
£ 47,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 2RH 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
Average age 57, 88% owned. LN2 2RH is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £696k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 2RH. The average age is 56.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 696,250
2 sales · Mean £ 696,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN2 2RH has low crime rates — 8 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 Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Tea Cosy0.1 km
- Seven Districts Coffee0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Oriental City0.2 km
- Franky's0.2 km
- Greek2Me Takeaway0.2 km
- Nettleham Pizzeria0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Campus & Co0.8 km
- Nettleham Convenience Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Black Horse0.2 km
- The Plough Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central5.6 km
- Hykeham10.9 km
- Saxilby11.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Green0.1 km
- The Green0.2 km
- Beckside0.3 km
- Beckside0.3 km
- All Saints Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN22RH · Data under Open Government Licence