St Faiths Street, Lincoln, LN1 1QJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN1 1QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.2%	53.9%	-2.3%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	43.8%	46.1%	2.3%	49.0%	-2.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around LN1 1QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	72.1%	78.1%	6.0%	37.9%	40.2%
Married: Opposite sex	8.1%	9.8%	1.7%	44.2%	-34.4%
Separated	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	11.3%	8.3%	-3.0%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	6.9%	3.8%	-3.1%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.3%	44.2%	1.9%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	38.9%	35.7%	-3.2%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	14%	14.3%	0.3%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	3.8%	5.1%	1.3%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around LN1 1QJ this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.2%	8.8%	-5.4%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	5%	-3.9%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.3%	4.6%	-6.7%	13.4%	-8.8%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	47%	53.4%	6.4%	16.9%	36.5%
Degree or Similar	14.6%	24.8%	10.2%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	1.6%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	2%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.8%	92.3%	-3.5%	81.4%	10.9%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.8%	87.2%	-5.6%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	4.9%	9.4%	4.5%	6.1%	3.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	88.7%	-3.8%	83.2%	5.5%
10+ Years	1.5%	6.8%	5.3%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.7%	-2.8%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	3.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.6%	37.2%	20.4%
Christian	28.8%	46.2%	-17.4%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is St Faiths Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Faiths Street was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

St Faiths Street has the 36th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 142nd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LN1 1QJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Faiths Street are based on 97 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lincoln.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Faiths Street, Lincoln, LN1 1QJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN1 1QJ

Average Price
£149,160

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£153,149

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£21,499

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Faiths Street

Average Price
£158,134

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£159,553

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£21,831

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Faiths Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 St Faiths Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£97,000	2025-12-12	£95,152
35 St Faiths Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-07-04	£145,850
16 St Faiths Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£143,000	2024-12-03	£148,030
40 St Faiths Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2024-01-04	£92,941
18 St Faiths Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-10-24	£155,589

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN1 1QJ

Employment

LN1 1QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in LN1 1QJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)	93
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	43
Full-Time Employee	36
Retired	27
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	12
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	11
Other	9
Construction	7
Manufacturing	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT	- not rated	754 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ	4out of 4	2,682 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB	3out of 4	5,046 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln Hampton Street , LN1 1LW	3out of 4	303 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln West Parade , LN1 1QS	3out of 4	493 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ	3out of 4	776 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westgate Junior School Westgate , LN1 3BQ	- not rated	776 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Street Infant and Nursery School Mount Street , LN1 3JG	- not rated	1,122 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF	3out of 4	1,081 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP	- not rated	1,882 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Yarborough School Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP	- not rated	1,882 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP	1out of 4	1,883 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN	- not rated	2,199 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ	- not rated	1,275 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT	3out of 4	3,801 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Solutions 4 9-11 the Avenue , LN1 1PA	- not rated	251 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL	- not rated	308 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS	- not rated	498 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral School Eastgate , LN2 1QE	- not rated	1,010 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Education & Youth Services Ltd Unit 7, 32 Waterside South , LN5 7EU	- not rated	1,028 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oakley's Cafe	63 West Parade	80 yd
Coffee Depot	43a Carholme Road	186 yd
Naturawell	48 Carholme Road	217 yd
Quad Cafe	County Offices, Newland	306 yd
Harvester	Brayford Wharf North	377 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Horse & Groom	Carholme Road	268 yd
The Queen In The West	12-14 Moor Street	345 yd
The Barge	Brayford Wharf North	377 yd
Lincoln Sea Cadet Corps	Training Ship Wrangler, Brayford Wharf North	377 yd
The Swan	Lincoln Marina, The Holmes	384 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carholme Chippy	47 Carholme Road	173 yd
Pizza Launch	43c Carholme Road	186 yd
Han Chef	84 Carholme Road	296 yd
Golden Fish & Chips Takeaway	104 Carholme Road	347 yd
Pizza Hut	68-70 West Parade	439 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	18a Carholme Road	185 yd
Tesco	Unit 3, One The Brayford, 20 Brayford Wharf North	324 yd
Tesco	245-246 High Street	717 yd
Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store	95-97 Burton Road	881 yd
Tesco	158b High Street	939 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
University Of Lincoln Sports Centre (Brayford) RUSTON WAY	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	501 yd
Base Fitness (Closed) BRAYFORD WHARF NORTH	health and fitness suite	614 yd
Carholme Golf Club CARHOLME ROAD	golf	797 yd
West Common HEWSON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	828 yd
Pure Gym (Lincoln City) STATION STREET	health and fitness suite	978 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LN1 1QJ