Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

CANNON STREET, LN2 5EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON STREET, LN2 5EH.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 5EH 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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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LN2 5EH spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

LN2 5EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cannon Street, 1.0km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 5EH is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £69k, 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 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00132647 (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 5EH. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
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

Flat

£ 69,200

1 sales · Mean £ 69,200

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

Crime around LN2 5EH is above average at 92 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 offences185
Anti-social behaviour178
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order29
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils0.3 km
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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.7 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils1.2 km
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils1.4 km
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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils1.5 km
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Athena School

Good103 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Doughnotts0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
  • Lincoln Bagel Co1.0 km
  • Next Retail Limited0.9 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • The William Foster1.0 km
  • Cloud 9 (Lincs) Ltd0.9 km
  • Cube & Triangle0.8 km
  • Gloryholes Golf0.9 km
  • Huckleberrys Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Stokes High Bridge Cafe1.0 km
  • The Drill - Limelight0.8 km
  • The Greek Brothers0.9 km
  • Waterstones0.9 km
  • Moonraker Floating Tearooms0.6 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Baggholme Fish Shop0.2 km
  • CUPP Lincoln0.9 km
  • Eskimoo Milkshakes1.0 km
  • Bubble Avenue0.8 km
  • Capri0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Craft0.9 km
  • The Old Palace Lodge0.9 km
  • The Rest0.9 km
  • Hillcrest Hotel0.4 km
  • Lincoln Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central1.0 km
  • Hykeham6.2 km
  • Saxilby10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Claremont Street0.0 km
  • Claremont Street0.1 km
  • The Steam Hammer PH0.1 km
  • The Steam Hammer PH0.1 km
  • Eastfield Street0.2 km