LN2 5QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Lincoln in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For families considering a move, LN2 5QS represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00132633 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LN2 5QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN2 5QS.
423
40
£ 35,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 5QS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LN2 5QS is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 5QS. The average age is 39.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN2 5QS is moderate at 84 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
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Lincoln UTC
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Westgate Academy
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
St Giles Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- The Whisky Shop0.8 km
- Lincoln Country Market0.9 km
- Fresh From The Fields0.9 km
- Goodies0.9 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Tillys Lincoln Ltd0.9 km
- Lincoln Antiques & Collectables0.8 km
- Bubble Avenue0.9 km
- Fabio's Italian0.6 km
- Hot Masala/Bello Pizza0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Riverside Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd1.0 km
- Cafe Zoot0.8 km
- Common Room1.0 km
- Elite On The Bail0.9 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House0.8 km
- Old Rectory Guest House1.0 km
- The Duke William Hotel0.9 km
- Hillcrest Hotel0.1 km
- Lincoln Hotel0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Lee Road Bowls Club0.6 km
- Lion & Snake0.8 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.8 km
- The Morning Star0.4 km
- The Strait and Narrow0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central1.2 km
- Hykeham6.6 km
- Saxilby9.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Anne's Road0.2 km
- Greetwell Road0.2 km
- Limelands0.2 km
- Winnowsty Lane0.3 km
- Curle Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN25QS · Data under Open Government Licence