Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

LN5 7RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN5 7RB.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences256
Anti-social behaviour200
Shoplifting83
Criminal damage and arson49
Public order47

school Local Schools

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The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School

Good258 pupils0.4 km
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Athena School

Good103 pupils0.8 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 St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln

Good315 pupils1.4 km
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Lincoln UTC

Good351 pupils1.4 km
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The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Good266 pupils1.5 km
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The Priory Academy LSST

Outstanding1776 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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