LN5 8HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.7km from Boultham, New in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LN5 8HX 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 eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for LN5 8HX are sourced from Output Area E00132919 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LN5 8HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LN5 8HX.
307
32
£ 33,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 8HX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN5 8HX — age 32, 35% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 8HX. The average age is 32.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 217,500
1 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 8HX is moderate at 72 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
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
The Priory Academy LSST
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Halfords0.7 km
- Boyes0.6 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.8 km
- European Store0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Anchor0.5 km
- Old Lodge Guest House0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- Hamilton Hotel0.8 km
- Creston Villa Guest House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Tiny Tavern0.3 km
- The Treaty of Commerce0.8 km
- Wig & Mitre0.5 km
- Towers/Engine Shed1.0 km
- Cosy Club Lincoln1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Alb-Italia0.7 km
- Asda Living Cafe0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Car Park Cafe0.7 km
- Cecilias0.6 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- AFC0.4 km
- Gastronomico0.3 km
- Proper Takeaways0.9 km
- Regal Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Sincil Garden0.5 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central0.9 km
- Hykeham4.6 km
- Saxilby9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sewell's Walk0.0 km
- Sewell's Walk0.1 km
- Dixon Street0.1 km
- Dixon Street0.1 km
- Robey Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN58HX · Data under Open Government Licence