Stapleford Avenue is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 2DR 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 Stapleford Avenue, Lincoln, LN2 2DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 2DJ, LN2 2EB, LN2 2DS, LN2 2ED, LN2 2DU, LN2 2DL, LN2 2ES, LN2 2DT, LN2 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN2 2DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 51.3% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 42.9% | 48.7% | 5.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 35.5% | 52.3% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 29% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.7% | 39.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 19.4% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 14% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 20.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 21.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 94.4% | 89.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stapleford Avenue was 111.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stapleford Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Castle and the 128th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Stapleford Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-19 | £186,138 |
| 10 Stapleford Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-07-04 | £189,449 |
| 32 Stapleford Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-06-26 | £149,894 |
| 22 Stapleford Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-03-19 | £127,858 |
| 9 Stapleford Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-03-19 | £105,714 |
LN2 2DR 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 2DR 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermine Primary Academy Redbourne Drive , LN2 2HG | 1out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Laughton Way , LN2 2HE | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Academy Mount Street , LN1 3JG | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,661 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 5,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Wickenby Crescent , Ermine Estate LN1 3TJ | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 788 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John The Baptist Church Hall | Sudbrooke Drive | 256 yd | |
| Subway Birchwood | BP Filling Station, Skellingthorpe Road | 359 yd | |
| Pickles Cafe | Yarborough Leisure Centre, Riseholme Road | 445 yd | |
| Lawress Hall Foyer Cafe | Lawress Hall, Riseholme Park | 506 yd | |
| Bishop Grosseteste University | Longdales Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Imp | Blankney Crescent | 268 yd | |
| Post Office Club | Dunkirk Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef King | 11 Lambeth House, Woodhall Drive | 263 yd | |
| Fish King | 8 Lambeth House, Woodhall Drive | 263 yd | |
| Papa's Pizza/Raman Burger | 11 Trelawney House, 11 Trelawney Crescent | 947 yd | |
| KFC | 240 Nettleham Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store | Lambeth House, Woodhall Drive | 263 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store | 43 Riseholme Road | 465 yd | |
| Waitrose | Searby Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre SUDBROOKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Lincoln College (Ravendale Drive) CORNWALL HOUSE CORNWALL HOUSE RAVENDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Yarborough Leisure Centre RISEHOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Bishop Grosseteste University LONGDALES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Sobraon Barracks Playing Fields SPIRE CLOSE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Crusaders Table Tennis Club CRUSADER TABLE TENNIS CLUB CRUSADER TABLE TENNIS CLUB DUNKIRK ROAD | 1,005 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 | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.