Greetwell Road is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 4AX is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 4AY, LN2 4AT, LN2 4AU, LN2 4BA, LN2 4AH, LN2 4AJ, LN2 5RB, LN2 4AL, LN2 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN2 4AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.9% | 28.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 45.5% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 20.9% | 14.2% | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 53.5% | 46.7% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 1.9% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 89.3% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 85.8% | 83.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 84.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greetwell Road was 211.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Greetwell Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 55th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-06-09 | £270,217 |
| 64 Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-10-28 | £271,204 |
| 62 Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-10-30 | £462,500 |
| 48 Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-09-20 | £383,067 |
| 76 Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-08-15 | £345,341 |
LN2 4AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LN2 4AX 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.
| Retired | 30 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School Greetwellgate , LN2 4AW | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School Monks Road , LN2 5PF | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Laughton Way , LN2 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 3,694 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 | 4,110 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 | 798 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 | 5,130 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 | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH Ward Kitchens | Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road | 311 yd | |
| County Restaurant | Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road | 311 yd | |
| ULHTea @ Lincoln | Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road | 311 yd | |
| H M Prison | Greetwell Road | 342 yd | |
| County Hospital Day Nursery | Sewell Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club | St Annes Road | 129 yd | |
| Lindum Sports Association Ltd | St Giles Avenue | 498 yd | |
| Lee Road Bowls Club | Lee Road | 522 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | 23 Wragby Road | 544 yd | |
| The Morning Star | 11 Greetwell Gate | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lantern | 201 Monks Road | 568 yd | |
| Tower Pizza | 199 Monks Road | 568 yd | |
| Tillys Lincoln Ltd | Jewsons, Deacon Road | 662 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra, Wragby Road | 690 yd | |
| Hot Masala | 113 Monks Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store | 189 Monks Road | 580 yd | |
| Tesco | 186 Wragby Road | 761 yd | |
| Aldi | 260-266 Wragby Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Christs Hospital School WRAGBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Lincoln Minster School HILLSIDE HILLSIDE LINDUM TERRACE | 627 yd | |
| Lindum Sports Association ST. GILES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 661 yd |
| Lincoln Clayton Sports Ground (Closed) Lee Road | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Eastgate Tennis Bowls And Squash Club LANGWORTHGATE | squash courts, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Lincoln) Wragby Road | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Lincoln College (Deans Sport And Leisure) MONKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 858 yd |
| Lincoln College (Closed) Monks Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 917 yd |
| Curves (Lincoln North) DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| St Giles Academy ADDISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.