Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

LAMB GARDENS, LN2 4EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAMB GARDENS, LN2 4EG.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LN2 4EG 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LN2 4EG has a significant social housing presence — 68% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN2 4EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lamb Gardens, 0.3km from St. Giles in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Glebe ward and the Lincoln constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 4EG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00132790 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 4EG. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

2 sales · Mean £ 155,000

Terraced

£ 118,500

6 sales · Mean £ 120,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LN2 4EG has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson21
Other crime16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils0.1 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.4 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils0.4 km
P

Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.5 km
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Ermine Primary Academy

Inadequate406 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln Castle Academy

Inadequate848 pupils1.2 km
P

Lincoln Carlton Academy

Outstanding422 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • Premier0.1 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre0.5 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
  • Bishop Grosseteste University0.9 km
  • Taco Bell0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Coopland and Son0.7 km
  • Dinos0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Pizza Roma0.1 km
  • Smith Central Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lee Road Bowls Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.4 km
  • Hykeham7.7 km
  • Saxilby9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Cottingham Drive0.2 km
  • Nettleham Road0.2 km
  • Footpath To Health Centre0.2 km