LN5 7QR is a mixed residential area on Vernon Street, 0.5km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Boultham ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN5 7QR 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7QR are sourced from Output Area E00132681 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON STREET, LN5 7QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON STREET, LN5 7QR.
369
34
£ 36,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 7QR 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 7QR 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 down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 7QR. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 151,225
8 sales · Mean £ 146,293
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 7QR is moderate at 60 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
The Priory Academy LSST
Lincoln UTC
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Halfords0.5 km
- Boyes0.5 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.6 km
- European Store0.4 km
- Farm Foods0.8 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Anchor0.4 km
- Old Lodge Guest House0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
- Hamilton Hotel0.9 km
- Creston Villa Guest House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
23 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
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Alb-Italia0.6 km
- Asda Living Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Car Park Cafe0.7 km
- Cecilias0.5 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- AFC0.3 km
- Gastronomico0.2 km
- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- Sincil Garden0.5 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.8 km
- Hykeham4.6 km
- Saxilby9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sewell's Walk0.1 km
- Sewell's Walk0.2 km
- St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
- St Peter At Gowt's Church0.2 km
- Dixon Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN57QR · Data under Open Government Licence