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.
CANNON STREET, LN2 5EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON STREET, LN2 5EH.
308
36
£ 35,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Lincoln UTC
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
Westgate Academy
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Athena School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LN25EH · Data under Open Government Licence