Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

MACAULAY DRIVE, LN2 4ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACAULAY DRIVE, LN2 4ER.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 4ER 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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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 85% of tenure in LN2 4ER — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 59.9% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 4ER is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 85% 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 59.9% year-on-year. 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 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00132791 (shared with 21 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 4ER. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 178,000

1 sales · Mean £ 178,000

Semi-Detached

£ 111,300

1 sales · Mean £ 111,300

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

Crime around LN2 4ER is moderate at 54 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 offences122
Anti-social behaviour64
Criminal damage and arson28
Other crime22
Shoplifting19

school Local Schools

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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils0.3 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
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Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.7 km
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Ermine Primary Academy

Inadequate406 pupils0.7 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils0.9 km
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Lincoln Carlton Academy

Outstanding422 pupils1.0 km
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Lincoln Castle Academy

Inadequate848 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Majestic Wine0.7 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre0.2 km
  • Mamma's and More0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • Taco Bell0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Coopland and Son0.4 km
  • Dinos0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Pizza Roma0.3 km
  • Smith Central Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.8 km
  • Hykeham8.1 km
  • Saxilby10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Coleridge Gardens0.0 km
  • Coleridge Gardens0.1 km
  • Cowper Drive0.1 km
  • Cowper Drive0.2 km
  • Browning Drive0.2 km