Nettleham Close is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 1SJ 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 Nettleham Close, Lincoln, LN2 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 1SH, LN2 1SQ, LN2 1SL, LN2 1RP, LN2 1RT, LN2 1BB, LN2 1SN, LN2 1SW, LN2 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN2 1SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LN2 1SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 22% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 67.2% | 10.3% | 44.2% | 23.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 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 (90.5%) 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 | 59.2% | 54.9% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.6% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1SJ this area, 5.9% 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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 5.9% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 3.2% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 59.6% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 85% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 90.8% | 85.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 84.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nettleham Close was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.1% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Nettleham Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 8th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nettleham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-24 | £328,238 |
| 9 Nettleham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-05-06 | £376,520 |
| 10 Nettleham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2017-07-07 | £422,688 |
| 7 Nettleham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-08-16 | £351,902 |
| 5 Nettleham Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2015-12-14 | £412,951 |
LN2 1SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Laughton Way , LN2 2HE | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Academy Mount Street , LN1 3JG | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ermine Primary Academy Redbourne Drive , LN2 2HG | 1out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School Greetwellgate , LN2 4AW | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 4,366 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 | 4,494 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 | 1,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 362 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Wickenby Crescent , Ermine Estate LN1 3TJ | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 978 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Grosseteste University | Longdales Road | 327 yd | |
| St John The Baptist Church Hall | Sudbrooke Drive | 598 yd | |
| Cafe Ella | 55 Newport | 709 yd | |
| Coffee At The Arch | 9 Newport | 817 yd | |
| Pickles Cafe | Yarborough Leisure Centre, Riseholme Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Road Bowls Club | Lee Road | 553 yd | |
| The Ivy Tavern | 51 Newport | 709 yd | |
| Lindum Sports Association Ltd | St Giles Avenue | 780 yd | |
| Eastgate Club | Langworthgate | 848 yd | |
| The Morning Star | 11 Greetwell Gate | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Cantonese & Chinese Takeaway | 85 Newport | 627 yd | |
| Newport Fish Bar | 20 Newport | 730 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 38 Lamb Gardens | 800 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 40 Lamb Gardens | 800 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 76 Macaulay Drive | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store | 43 Riseholme Road | 698 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store | Lambeth House, Woodhall Drive | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Clayton Sports Ground (Closed) Lee Road | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Lincoln College (Ravendale Drive) CORNWALL HOUSE CORNWALL HOUSE RAVENDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Bishop Grosseteste University LONGDALES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Lindum Sports Association ST. GILES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 540 yd |
| Lincoln Christs Hospital School WRAGBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Yarborough Leisure Centre RISEHOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Eastgate Tennis Bowls And Squash Club LANGWORTHGATE | squash courts, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| St Giles Academy ADDISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| The Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre SUDBROOKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Lincoln Minster School HILLSIDE HILLSIDE LINDUM TERRACE | 1,086 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.