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.
GAUNT STREET, LN5 7PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAUNT STREET, LN5 7PU.
181
30
£ 31,200 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Athena School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Lincoln UTC
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
Westgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
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
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Postcode Profile: LN57PU · Data under Open Government Licence