LN2 5EQ 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 5EQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £100k, 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 5EQ are sourced from Output Area E00132653 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNON STREET, LN2 5EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON STREET, LN2 5EQ.
292
43
£ 35,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 5EQ 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
With 91% social renting, LN2 5EQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 5EQ. The average age is 42.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 86,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN2 5EQ is above average at 106 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
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Westgate Academy
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Athena School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House1.0 km
- The Dandy Lion1.0 km
- Craft0.8 km
- The Old Palace Lodge0.9 km
- The Rest0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Cafe Zoot1.0 km
- Ice Dreaming1.0 km
- Stokes High Bridge Cafe0.9 km
- The Drill - Limelight0.7 km
- The Greek Brothers0.8 km
- + 90 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Doughnotts0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- Lincoln Bagel Co0.9 km
- Next Retail Limited0.8 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- The William Foster0.9 km
- Cloud 9 (Lincs) Ltd0.8 km
- Cube & Triangle0.7 km
- Gloryholes Golf0.8 km
- Huckleberrys Bar & Grill0.8 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Baggholme Fish Shop0.2 km
- CUPP Lincoln0.9 km
- Eskimoo Milkshakes0.9 km
- Bubble Avenue0.7 km
- Capri0.9 km
- + 22 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 Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.9 km
- Hykeham6.2 km
- Saxilby10.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Steam Hammer PH0.1 km
- The Steam Hammer PH0.1 km
- Claremont Street0.1 km
- Claremont Street0.1 km
- Cheviot Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN25EQ · Data under Open Government Licence