LN2 5QF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tower Crescent, 1.2km from Bunkers Hill in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 5QF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 5QF are sourced from Output Area E00132654 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWER CRESCENT, LN2 5QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER CRESCENT, LN2 5QF.
341
37
£ 35,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 5QF 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
LN2 5QF has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 5QF. The average age is 36.9. 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
Terraced
£ 122,500
2 sales · Mean £ 122,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN2 5QF is moderate at 50 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 Carlton Academy
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- B & M Retail0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Majestic Wine0.9 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.4 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Mamma's and More0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- County Restaurant0.6 km
- Dora's Bar0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Carlton Centre Food Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dinos0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Smith Central Takeaway0.9 km
- Tillys Lincoln Ltd0.5 km
- Red Lantern0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central2.2 km
- Hykeham7.4 km
- Saxilby10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Avenue0.1 km
- Tower Avenue0.1 km
- East Liberty0.1 km
- Tower Gardens0.1 km
- Tower Gardens0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LN25QF · Data under Open Government Licence