LN5 7RB is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Boultham ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN5 7RB is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. 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. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7RB are sourced from Output Area E00132708 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LN5 7RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN5 7RB.
217
44
£ 31,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 7RB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 73% social renting, LN5 7RB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 7RB. The average age is 44.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 7RB is moderate at 89 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 St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Lincoln UTC
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
The Priory Academy LSST
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Halfords0.4 km
- Boyes0.3 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.5 km
- European Store0.4 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- + 76 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
35 nearby- The Tiny Tavern0.2 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.5 km
- Wig & Mitre0.3 km
- Golden Eagle0.6 km
- Lincoln RNA Club Ltd0.3 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Alb-Italia0.5 km
- Asda Living Cafe0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Car Park Cafe0.6 km
- Cecilias0.4 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- AFC0.3 km
- Gastronomico0.2 km
- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
- Sincil Garden0.5 km
- + 32 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 Walk0.3 km
- Thomas Cooper Church0.3 km
- Sewell's Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN57RB · Data under Open Government Licence