Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

CANNON STREET, LN2 5EQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

292

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences187
Anti-social behaviour180
Criminal damage and arson42
Public order29
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils0.4 km
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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.6 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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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils1.2 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils1.3 km
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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils1.4 km
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Athena School

Good103 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
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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 Store0.3 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