LN2 4XB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawkshead Grove, 0.9km from Ermine Estate in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 41.6% 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 4XB are sourced from Output Area E00132848 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWKSHEAD GROVE, LN2 4XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKSHEAD GROVE, LN2 4XB.
366
43
£ 39,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN2 4XB — age 43, 78% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 41.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 4XB. The average age is 43.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 190,000
12 sales · Mean £ 199,020
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN2 4XB is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ermine Primary Academy
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
Lincoln Castle Academy
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Coopland and Son0.7 km
- Pizza Roma1.0 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Pizza King0.6 km
- Agra Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Premier Keddington1.0 km
- G Simpson Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- Oval Post Office & News0.6 km
- Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.5 km
- One Stop Stores0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lincoln Imp0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Taco Bell0.6 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- St John The Baptist Church Hall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central3.1 km
- Hykeham8.3 km
- Saxilby9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Roughton Court0.2 km
- Laughton Way0.2 km
- Laughton Crescent0.3 km
- Laughton Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN24XB · Data under Open Government Licence