LN2 4BB is an active urban area on Greetwell Place, 0.9km from St. Giles in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN2 4BB offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, up 10.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00173653 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREETWELL PLACE, LN2 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREETWELL PLACE, LN2 4BB.
481
37
£ 42,700 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 4BB 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
LN2 4BB is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £191k. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 4BB. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Semi-Detached
£ 181,250
6 sales · Mean £ 182,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LN2 4BB are high at 181 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
Lincoln Carlton Academy
Lincoln UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- B & M Retail0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- Premier0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Mamma's and More0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.4 km
- Arboretum Cafe0.9 km
- County Hospital Day Nursery0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Carlton Centre Food Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dinos0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Pizza Roma1.0 km
- Smith Central Takeaway0.6 km
- Tillys Lincoln Ltd0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lee Road Bowls Club0.6 km
- Adam & Eve1.0 km
- Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- Eastgate Club0.9 km
- Lindum Sports Association Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hillcrest Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central1.8 km
- Hykeham7.2 km
- Saxilby10.3 km
Bus Stops
- HM Prison0.2 km
- HM Prison0.2 km
- County Hospital Main Entrance0.3 km
- Ancaster Avenue0.3 km
- Ancaster Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN24BB · Data under Open Government Licence