Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

ELDER STREET, LN5 8QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDER STREET, LN5 8QX.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN5 8QX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

LN5 8QX has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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LN5 8QX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elder Street, 0.2km from Bracebridge in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Lincoln constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN5 8QX is 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. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LN5 8QX are sourced from Output Area E00132902 (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 8QX. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 119,000

10 sales · Mean £ 113,575

Semi-Detached

£ 136,000

7 sales · Mean £ 132,571

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

Crime around LN5 8QX is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting89
Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour41
Public order32
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School

Good78 pupils0.3 km
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The Priory Academy LSST

Outstanding1776 pupils0.7 km
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The Priory Witham Academy

Good1096 pupils1.3 km
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Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy

Inadequate401 pupils1.3 km
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The Meadows Primary School

Good379 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good540 pupils1.3 km
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The Lincoln St Christopher's School

Good225 pupils1.4 km
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The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School

Good279 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lincoln Moorlands & Railway Sports & Social Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Ruston Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Gatehouse Inn0.2 km
  • The Plough0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Newark Road Stores0.5 km
  • The Oasis0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Bracebridge Mini Market0.2 km
  • Bud Robinson Community Centre0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bracebridge Cafe0.3 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.4 km
  • The Bridge Community Venue0.7 km
  • Lindum Subway0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Links Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Maggies Plaice0.3 km
  • Pizza 4 U0.8 km
  • Eastern Lake Chinese0.5 km
  • Lotus House0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central2.8 km
  • Hykeham3.5 km
  • Saxilby10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Grosvenor Nursing Home0.2 km
  • Ellison Street0.2 km
  • Ellison Street0.3 km
  • Laurel Close0.3 km
  • All Saints Church0.4 km