Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

GAUNT STREET, LN5 7PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAUNT STREET, LN5 7PU.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
9/10
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10/10
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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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Area Character

With 67% economic activity and an average age of 30, LN5 7PU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

LN5 7PU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gaunt Street, 0.5km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Boultham ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LN5 7PU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7PU are sourced from Output Area E00173633 (shared with 5 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 7PU. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.4%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 117,500

12 sales · Mean £ 120,229

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 104,500

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

Crime around LN5 7PU is moderate at 77 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 offences232
Anti-social behaviour194
Shoplifting66
Criminal damage and arson50
Public order43

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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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement571 pupils1.0 km
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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils1.3 km
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The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Good266 pupils1.5 km
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Westgate Academy

Good431 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Halfords0.5 km
  • Boyes0.3 km
  • Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.4 km
  • European Store0.3 km
  • Farm Foods0.8 km
  • + 83 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Anchor0.2 km
  • Old Lodge Guest House0.8 km
  • The Dandy Lion0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • The Tiny Tavern0.1 km
  • The Treaty of Commerce0.4 km
  • Wig & Mitre0.2 km
  • Golden Eagle0.7 km
  • Lincoln RNA Club Ltd0.4 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • Alb-Italia0.4 km
  • Asda Living Cafe0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Car Park Cafe0.4 km
  • Cecilias0.3 km
  • + 100 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • AFC0.2 km
  • Gastronomico0.1 km
  • Proper Takeaways0.8 km
  • Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Sincil Garden0.4 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • St Peter At Gowt's Church0.1 km
  • St Peter At Gowt's Church0.1 km
  • Thomas Cooper Church0.2 km
  • Portland House0.3 km
  • Sewell's Walk0.3 km