Laughton Way is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 2HW 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 Laughton Way, Lincoln, LN2 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 2HP, LN2 2HN, LN2 2HL, LN2 2JP, LN2 2HS, LN2 2GF, LN2 2HQ, LN2 2HG, LN2 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LN2 2HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.6% | 49.8% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 50.2% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.4% | 40.8% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 23.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Widowed | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 29.9% | 35.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 36.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 2HW this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 31.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 17% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 99.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 91.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 91.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 40.1% | 13.5% | 26.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laughton Way was 187.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laughton Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 67th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Laughton Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-05-04 | £159,736 |
| 58 Laughton Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2013-10-25 | £166,884 |
| 60 Laughton Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2013-09-05 | £169,917 |
| 66 Laughton Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2010-12-10 | £176,550 |
| 60 Laughton Way, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2010-02-19 | £169,983 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LN2 2HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 850 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 | 125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ermine Primary Academy Redbourne Drive , LN2 2HG | 1out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 1out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Academy Mount Street , LN1 3JG | 4out of 4 | 1,664 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 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Pembroke Academy Croft Lane , Cherry Willingham LN3 4JP | 1out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 5,165 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 | 2,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 693 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Wickenby Crescent , Ermine Estate LN1 3TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | 238 Nettleham Road | 235 yd | |
| Starbucks | 7 Flavian Road | 617 yd | |
| St John The Baptist Church Hall | Sudbrooke Drive | 632 yd | |
| Lawress Hall Foyer Cafe | Lawress Hall, Riseholme Park | 670 yd | |
| Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre | 50 Outer Circle Drive | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln Imp | Blankney Crescent | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 240 Nettleham Road | 235 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 76 Macaulay Drive | 498 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 38 Lamb Gardens | 581 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 40 Lamb Gardens | 581 yd | |
| Happy Inn | 307 Wolsey Way | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Searby Road | 402 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 323 Wolsey Way | 582 yd | |
| Asda | 295 Wolsey Way | 582 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store | Lambeth House, Woodhall Drive | 662 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store | 43 Riseholme Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College (Ravendale Drive) CORNWALL HOUSE CORNWALL HOUSE RAVENDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| The Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre SUDBROOKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St Giles Community Centre Swift Gardens | 753 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Club (Lincoln) FLAVIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| St Giles Academy ADDISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Macaulay Drive | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| King George'S Field, Macauley Drive MACAULAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Lincoln Clayton Sports Ground (Closed) Lee Road | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.