LN5 7QE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Foster Street, 0.4km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Boultham ward and the Lincoln constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7QE are sourced from Output Area E00173629 (shared with 774 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOSTER STREET, LN5 7QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTER STREET, LN5 7QE.
479
30
£ 31,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 7QE 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.
Area Character
LN5 7QE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% 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: 30). Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 7QE. The average age is 30.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,500
21 sales · Mean £ 150,500
Semi-Detached
£ 128,500
6 sales · Mean £ 139,833
Detached
£ 128,000
1 sales · Mean £ 128,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 7QE is above average at 91 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
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
Lincoln UTC
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
The Priory Academy LSST
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Halfords0.4 km
- Boyes0.4 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.6 km
- European Store0.4 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Anchor0.3 km
- Old Lodge Guest House0.9 km
- The Dandy Lion0.9 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- The Tiny Tavern0.2 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.6 km
- Wig & Mitre0.3 km
- Golden Eagle0.6 km
- Lincoln RNA Club Ltd0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Alb-Italia0.5 km
- Asda Living Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Car Park Cafe0.6 km
- Cecilias0.5 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- AFC0.3 km
- Gastronomico0.2 km
- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
- Sincil Garden0.5 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.7 km
- Hykeham4.7 km
- Saxilby9.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
- St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
- Sewell's Walk0.2 km
- Sewell's Walk0.3 km
- Thomas Cooper Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN57QE · Data under Open Government Licence