Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

ROBEY STREET, LN5 8AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBEY STREET, LN5 8AU.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN5 8AU 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LN5 8AU — age 31, 29% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

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

LN5 8AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robey Street, 0.6km from Boultham in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Lincoln constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LN5 8AU 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN5 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00132687 (shared with 19 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 8AU. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 137,000

16 sales · Mean £ 137,781

Semi-Detached

£ 139,550

4 sales · Mean £ 142,275

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

Crime around LN5 8AU is above average at 93 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 offences244
Anti-social behaviour164
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order43
Shoplifting30

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 pupils0.6 km
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Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement571 pupils0.6 km
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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The Priory Academy LSST

Outstanding1776 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good540 pupils1.3 km
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Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School

Good78 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Halfords0.7 km
  • Boyes0.8 km
  • Curtis of Lincoln Ltd1.0 km
  • European Store0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The Anchor0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • Old Lodge Guest House0.7 km
  • Hamilton Hotel0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Tiny Tavern0.5 km
  • The Treaty of Commerce1.0 km
  • Wig & Mitre0.7 km
  • The Ritz0.7 km
  • Golden Eagle0.2 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Alb-Italia0.9 km
  • Asda Living Cafe0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Car Park Cafe1.0 km
  • Cecilias0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • AFC0.6 km
  • Gastronomico0.5 km
  • Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Sincil Garden0.7 km
  • King Shawarma0.7 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central1.1 km
  • Hykeham4.4 km
  • Saxilby9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Robey Street0.1 km
  • Dixon Street0.1 km
  • Robey Street0.1 km
  • Dixon Street0.1 km
  • Sewell's Walk0.2 km