Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

PRINCESS STREET, LN5 7QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS STREET, LN5 7QL.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN5 7QL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LN5 7QL has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN5 7QL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7QL are sourced from Output Area E00132682 (shared with 6 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 7QL. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 110,000

13 sales · Mean £ 103,461

Terraced

£ 131,250

2 sales · Mean £ 131,250

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

Crime around LN5 7QL 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 offences193
Anti-social behaviour185
Criminal damage and arson46
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 pupils0.8 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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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
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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good540 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Halfords0.4 km
  • Boyes0.4 km
  • Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.6 km
  • European Store0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 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
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • The Tiny Tavern0.2 km
  • The Treaty of Commerce0.6 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 Cafe0.6 km
  • Cecilias0.5 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • AFC0.3 km
  • Gastronomico0.2 km
  • Proper Takeaways1.0 km
  • Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Sincil Garden0.5 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central0.8 km
  • Hykeham4.6 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 Walk0.2 km
  • Dixon Street0.3 km