Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

OLSEN RISE, LN2 4ZE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLSEN RISE, LN2 4ZE.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 4ZE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LN2 4ZE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 17% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

home £115,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN2 4ZE is a mixed residential area on Olsen Rise, 0.2km from Bunkers Hill in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Glebe ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LN2 4ZE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 4ZE are sourced from Output Area E00173636 (shared with 7 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 4ZE. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
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

Flat

£ 112,000

35 sales · Mean £ 112,355

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

Crime around LN2 4ZE is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting195
Anti-social behaviour63
Violence and sexual offences59
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Lincoln Carlton Academy

Outstanding422 pupils0.2 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils0.7 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils0.7 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils0.9 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils1.0 km
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Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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Ermine Primary Academy

Inadequate406 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine0.3 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre0.7 km
  • Mamma's and More0.1 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Carlton Centre Food Store0.1 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Dinos0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Pizza Roma0.9 km
  • Smith Central Takeaway0.5 km
  • Tillys Lincoln Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.8 km
  • Hykeham8.2 km
  • Saxilby10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlton Centre0.1 km
  • Carlton Centre0.2 km
  • Dunhelm0.2 km
  • Dunhelm0.2 km
  • Deacon Road0.2 km