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.
ROBEY STREET, LN5 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBEY STREET, LN5 8AU.
399
31
£ 33,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
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
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
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
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Postcode Profile: LN58AU · Data under Open Government Licence