Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

LN2 5QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN2 5QS.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN2 5QS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences153
Anti-social behaviour130
Public order33
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School

Requires Improvement88 pupils0.4 km
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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Good564 pupils0.4 km
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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils0.6 km
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Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Good1292 pupils0.7 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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

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

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
local_bar

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
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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