LN2 4JH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from St. Giles in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Glebe ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 4JH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4JH are sourced from Output Area E00132791 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LN2 4JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN2 4JH.
438
33
£ 35,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 4JH 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 4JH has a significant social housing presence — 85% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 4JH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN2 4JH has low crime rates — 43 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
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
St Giles Academy
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
Lincoln Carlton Academy
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Ermine Primary Academy
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- B & M Retail0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Majestic Wine0.5 km
- Premier0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre0.0 km
- Mamma's and More0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Coopland and Son0.5 km
- Dinos0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Roma0.4 km
- Smith Central Takeaway0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central2.8 km
- Hykeham8.2 km
- Saxilby10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cowper Drive0.1 km
- Cowper Drive0.1 km
- Coleridge Gardens0.2 km
- Coleridge Gardens0.2 km
- Remigius Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN24JH · Data under Open Government Licence