LN5 8RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holly Street, 0.3km from Bracebridge in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Witham ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN5 8RS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, 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 8RS are sourced from Output Area E00132727 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY STREET, LN5 8RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY STREET, LN5 8RS.
332
34
£ 40,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN5 8RS 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
With 53% social renting, LN5 8RS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN5 8RS. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN5 8RS is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
The Priory Academy LSST
The Meadows Primary School
The Lincoln St Christopher's School
The Priory Witham Academy
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Newark Road Stores0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Bracebridge Mini Market0.4 km
- Bud Robinson Community Centre0.3 km
- Lindum Service Station0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bracebridge Cafe0.5 km
- Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
- The Bridge Community Venue1.0 km
- Lindum Subway0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Links Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Maggies Plaice0.5 km
- Eastern Lake Chinese0.4 km
- Lotus House0.4 km
- Pizza Pepis0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lincoln Moorlands & Railway Sports & Social Club Ltd0.8 km
- Ruston Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Gatehouse Inn0.4 km
- The Plough0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central3.0 km
- Hykeham3.3 km
- Saxilby10.5 km
Bus Stops
- All Saints Church0.1 km
- Laurel Close0.1 km
- All Saints Church0.1 km
- Grosvenor Nursing Home0.2 km
- The Plough PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN58RS · Data under Open Government Licence