LN5 7UL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thesiger Street, 1.1km from Brayford in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Lincoln constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 34.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 7UL are sourced from Output Area E00132909 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THESIGER STREET, LN5 7UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THESIGER STREET, LN5 7UL.
357
30
£ 33,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 7UL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LN5 7UL spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 34.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 7UL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 82,500
7 sales · Mean £ 91,857
Semi-Detached
£ 82,500
2 sales · Mean £ 82,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 7UL is moderate at 75 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 Bishop King Church of England Primary School
Athena School
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Lincoln UTC
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Axed Lincoln0.7 km
- Boyes0.7 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.7 km
- European Store0.6 km
- Kikush Limited0.6 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Anchor0.6 km
- Old Lodge Guest House0.4 km
- The Tennyson Guest House0.9 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Tiny Tavern0.6 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.7 km
- Wig & Mitre0.7 km
- Golden Eagle0.9 km
- The Golden Cross0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Alb-Italia0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Car Park Cafe0.7 km
- Cecilias0.7 km
- Costa Travelines0.6 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Tealby Street Food Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- AFC0.6 km
- Gastronomico0.6 km
- Proper Takeaways0.3 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Sincil Garden0.4 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.8 km
- Hykeham5.3 km
- Saxilby10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ripon Street0.1 km
- Ripon Street0.1 km
- Cross Street0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Canwick Road Cemetery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LN57UL · Data under Open Government Licence