James Street is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 1QE is located in the Minster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Street, Lincoln, LN2 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 1QF, LN1 3AR, LN1 3AP, LN2 1QA, LN2 1QH, LN1 3AS, LN1 3AJ, LN1 3AL, LN1 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN2 1QE is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 44.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 53.9% | 55.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 LN2 1QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 47.9% | 58.2% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 28.3% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 53.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 36.3% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 LN2 1QE this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 32.6% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 46.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 91.9% | 88.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 88.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 42nd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A James Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2023-09-08 | £449,208 |
| 18 James Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-12 | £313,293 |
| 5 James Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2022-02-28 | £1,222,523 |
| 18A James Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £407,275 | 2020-06-02 | £478,064 |
| 3 James Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2018-12-14 | £909,103 |
LN2 1QE 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 LN2 1QE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 77 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School Greetwellgate , LN2 4AW | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Academy Mount Street , LN1 3JG | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln Hampton Street , LN1 1LW | 3out of 4 | 799 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 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT | 3out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 800 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 891 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand No 1 | 80-81 Bailgate | 85 yd | |
| Tequilas Restaurant | 77B Bailgate | 85 yd | |
| Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup | Bailgate Methodist Church Hall, Bailgate | 85 yd | |
| Misto Caffe | 68 Bailgate | 86 yd | |
| Elite On The Bail | 21-22 Bailgate | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Inn | 77A Bailgate | 85 yd | |
| Lion & Snake | 79 Bailgate | 85 yd | |
| BeerHeadZ | 4a Eastgate | 135 yd | |
| Castle Hill Club | 4 Castle Hill | 227 yd | |
| Magna Carta | 1 Exchequergate | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Naked Marshmallow Co | 41 Steep Hill | 266 yd | |
| Barneys | 42 Steep Hill | 269 yd | |
| Newport Fish Bar | 20 Newport | 344 yd | |
| New Sunflower | 53 Burton Road | 459 yd | |
| Lincoln Antiques & Collectables | 64-65 Steep Hill | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 245-246 High Street | 621 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store | 95-97 Burton Road | 656 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store | 20 Sincil Street | 1,045 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, One The Brayford, 20 Brayford Wharf North | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Tennis Bowls And Squash Club LANGWORTHGATE | squash courts, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Lincoln Minster School HILLSIDE HILLSIDE LINDUM TERRACE | 503 yd | |
| Lincoln College (Closed) Monks Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 570 yd |
| Lindum Sports Association ST. GILES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 573 yd |
| Lincoln College (Deans Sport And Leisure) MONKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 719 yd |
| Ymca (Lincolnshire) (Closed) ST. RUMBOLDS STREET | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Lincoln Clayton Sports Ground (Closed) Lee Road | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Bishop Grosseteste University LONGDALES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Base Fitness (Closed) BRAYFORD WHARF NORTH | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.