Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

VERNON STREET, LN5 7PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON STREET, LN5 7PQ.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN5 7PQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LN5 7PQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 34). Property prices are trending up 9.9% year-on-year.

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

LN5 7PQ is a mixed residential area on Vernon Street, 0.4km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Boultham ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LN5 7PQ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7PQ are sourced from Output Area E00132681 (shared with 11 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 LN5 7PQ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 139,200

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

Crime around LN5 7PQ is moderate at 66 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 offences194
Anti-social behaviour182
Criminal damage and arson45
Shoplifting40
Public order29

school Local Schools

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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils0.3 km
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Athena School

Good103 pupils0.7 km
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Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement571 pupils0.7 km
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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The Priory Academy LSST

Outstanding1776 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good540 pupils1.5 km
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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils1.5 km
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The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Halfords0.4 km
  • Boyes0.5 km
  • Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.7 km
  • European Store0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • + 65 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Anchor0.4 km
  • Old Lodge Guest House0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
  • Hamilton Hotel1.0 km
  • Creston Villa Guest House0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Tiny Tavern0.2 km
  • The Treaty of Commerce0.7 km
  • Wig & Mitre0.4 km
  • Golden Eagle0.5 km
  • Lincoln RNA Club Ltd0.3 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Alb-Italia0.6 km
  • Asda Living Cafe0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Car Park Cafe0.7 km
  • Cecilias0.6 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • AFC0.3 km
  • Gastronomico0.2 km
  • Proper Takeaways1.0 km
  • Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Sincil Garden0.6 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.8 km
  • Hykeham4.6 km
  • Saxilby9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sewell's Walk0.2 km
  • St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
  • St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
  • Sewell's Walk0.2 km
  • Dixon Street0.2 km