LN5 5SJ is an active urban area located 0.3km from Brayford in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Carholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN5 5SJ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 5SJ are sourced from Output Area E00132751 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LN5 5SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN5 5SJ.
457
35
£ 31,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN5 5SJ — age 35, 38% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 5SJ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 5SJ is above average at 122 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 St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Westgate Academy
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
Lincoln UTC
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
Mount Street Academy
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Countdown Drug Stores0.8 km
- Foodbank0.9 km
- Nonna Juana Deli0.9 km
- The Whisky Shop0.7 km
- Westgate Store0.6 km
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cathedral View Guest House0.6 km
- Charlotte House Hotel0.4 km
- Old Rectory Guest House0.9 km
- The Duke William Hotel0.7 km
- The Anchor0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Lion & Snake0.7 km
- Prince of Wales Inn0.7 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.6 km
- Wig & Mitre0.8 km
- The Queen In The West0.6 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- Cafe Zoot0.6 km
- Common Room0.7 km
- Elite On The Bail0.6 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Grillin n chillin Ltd0.6 km
- + 139 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Burton Road Chippy0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- New Sunflower0.6 km
- Tang0.7 km
- AFC1.0 km
- + 39 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.6 km
- Hykeham5.5 km
- Saxilby8.8 km
Bus Stops
- West Parade0.1 km
- County Offices0.1 km
- County Offices0.1 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- North Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN55SJ · Data under Open Government Licence