Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

TOWER GARDENS, LN2 5QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER GARDENS, LN2 5QG.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 5QG 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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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 69% social renting, LN2 5QG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.

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

LN2 5QG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tower Gardens, 1.1km from Bunkers Hill in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 5QG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN2 5QG are sourced from Output Area E00132654 (shared with 28 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 5QG. 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

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 139,250

2 sales · Mean £ 139,250

Semi-Detached

£ 190,500

1 sales · Mean £ 190,500

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

Crime around LN2 5QG is moderate at 59 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Lincoln Carlton Academy

Outstanding422 pupils0.9 km
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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils1.1 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils1.1 km
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The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils1.2 km
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St Giles Academy

Inadequate403 pupils1.2 km
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Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln

Good30 pupils1.5 km
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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine0.9 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Mamma's and More0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • County Hospital Day Nursery0.7 km
  • Pelican Trust Ltd0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Carlton Centre Food Store0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dinos0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Smith Central Takeaway0.9 km
  • Tillys Lincoln Ltd0.6 km
  • Fat Eddies0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.3 km
  • Hykeham7.6 km
  • Saxilby11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Gardens0.0 km
  • Tower Gardens0.0 km
  • JTF Store0.1 km
  • JTF Store0.1 km
  • Crofton Road0.1 km