LN6 0BW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Melrose Lane in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Birchwood ward and the Lincoln constituency.
For families considering a move, LN6 0BW represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £188k.
Census 2021 statistics for LN6 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00173651 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELROSE LANE, LN6 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE LANE, LN6 0BW.
393
29
£ 34,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN6 0BW — age 29, 58% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN6 0BW. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,625
2 sales · Mean £ 186,625
Detached
£ 189,950
1 sales · Mean £ 189,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN6 0BW is moderate at 81 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
St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln
Leslie Manser Primary School
Fortuna School
The Lancaster School
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School
Woodlands Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Generation Wellbeing0.9 km
- Birchwood Kebab House0.9 km
- Cafe Latte0.6 km
- Nacro0.1 km
- Regent Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Birchwood Centre Food Store0.5 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Brooks' Butchers Birchwood0.7 km
- Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.7 km
- Curtis of Lincoln Ltd0.6 km
- Hicksons Fresh Foods0.9 km
- Martins0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Swan0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Birchwood Fish Bar0.6 km
- Greek2me Birchwood0.7 km
- New Capital Takeaway0.6 km
- Pronto Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hykeham2.5 km
- Lincoln Central5.1 km
- Saxilby6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wentworth Way0.1 km
- Wentworth Way0.1 km
- Mildenhall Drive0.2 km
- Mildenhall Drive0.3 km
- Aberporth Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN60BW · Data under Open Government Licence