Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

MONKS ROAD, LN2 5JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS ROAD, LN2 5JN.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 5JN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LN2 5JN spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £75k.

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

LN2 5JN is an up-and-coming urban area on Monks Road, 1.0km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LN2 5JN offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 5JN are sourced from Output Area E00132646 (shared with 6 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 5JN. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
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

£ 80,000

5 sales · Mean £ 81,800

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

Crime around LN2 5JN is above average at 119 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 offences274
Anti-social behaviour218
Public order64
Criminal damage and arson51
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils0.1 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils1.0 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils1.3 km
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils1.4 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils1.5 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Axed Lincoln0.8 km
  • Goodies1.0 km
  • Bargain Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Chatterton & Sons1.0 km
  • F Pepperdine & Son1.0 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Riverside Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd0.8 km
  • English Heritage0.9 km
  • Good Lookin Cookin0.7 km
  • The Jews House1.0 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Proper Takeaways1.0 km
  • Lincoln Antiques & Collectables0.9 km
  • Bubble Avenue0.9 km
  • Fabio's Italian0.5 km
  • Hot Masala/Bello Pizza0.3 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Lee Road Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Morning Star0.6 km
  • The Strait and Narrow1.0 km
  • Cloud 9 (Lincs) Ltd1.0 km
  • Cube & Triangle0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Hillcrest Hotel0.2 km
  • Lincoln Hotel0.9 km
  • Craft1.0 km
  • The Old Palace Lodge1.0 km
  • The Rest1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store1.0 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central1.2 km
  • Hykeham6.5 km
  • Saxilby10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Arboretum0.0 km
  • Arboretum0.1 km
  • Eastfield Street0.2 km
  • Claremont Street0.2 km
  • Eastfield Street0.2 km