Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

HOLLY STREET, LN5 8RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY STREET, LN5 8RS.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Shoplifting89
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order30
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School

Good78 pupils0.5 km
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The Priory Academy LSST

Outstanding1776 pupils0.9 km
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The Meadows Primary School

Good379 pupils1.0 km
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The Lincoln St Christopher's School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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The Priory Witham Academy

Good1096 pupils1.1 km
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The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School

Good153 pupils1.2 km
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The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School

Good279 pupils1.2 km
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Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy

Inadequate401 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bracebridge Cafe0.5 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
  • The Bridge Community Venue1.0 km
  • Lindum Subway0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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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
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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