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.
MONKS ROAD, LN2 5JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS ROAD, LN2 5JN.
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33
£ 35,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Lincoln UTC
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Westgate Academy
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
St Giles Academy
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: LN25JN · Data under Open Government Licence