Browning Drive is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 4HE is located in the Glebe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Browning Drive, Lincoln, LN2 4HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 4HF, LN2 4DQ, LN2 4EX, LN2 4EG, LN2 2GF, LN2 4EL, LN2 4EU, LN2 4DG, LN2 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN2 4HE 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 | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 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 4HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 48.1% | 47.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 28% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.6% | 44.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 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 4HE this area, 29.8% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 29.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 20.5% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 15.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 89.5% | 84.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.2% | 76.7% | -30.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 8.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 37.7% | 13.5% | 24.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Drive was 180.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Browning Drive has the 29th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 75th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Browning Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-08-01 | £171,329 |
| 40 Browning Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-12-21 | £188,680 |
| 40 Browning Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2017-04-24 | £173,701 |
| 40 Browning Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2013-09-23 | £139,498 |
| 34 Browning Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2012-08-17 | £111,692 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 546 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 | 213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ermine Primary Academy Redbourne Drive , LN2 2HG | 1out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 1out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School Greetwellgate , LN2 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Academy Mount Street , LN1 3JG | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Pembroke Academy Croft Lane , Cherry Willingham LN3 4JP | 1out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 4,950 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 | 2,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 393 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 1,071 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 | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,609 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 | 297 yd | |
| Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre | 50 Outer Circle Drive | 574 yd | |
| Starbucks | 7 Flavian Road | 753 yd | |
| St John The Baptist Church Hall | Sudbrooke Drive | 793 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Darwin Plaza | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Road Bowls Club | Lee Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma | 76 Macaulay Drive | 187 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 38 Lamb Gardens | 264 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 40 Lamb Gardens | 264 yd | |
| KFC | 240 Nettleham Road | 298 yd | |
| Happy Inn | 307 Wolsey Way | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Searby Road | 628 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 323 Wolsey Way | 651 yd | |
| Asda | 295 Wolsey Way | 651 yd | |
| Aldi | 260-266 Wragby Road | 830 yd | |
| Tesco | 186 Wragby Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Giles Community Centre Swift Gardens | 475 yd | |
| St Giles Academy ADDISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Lincoln College (Ravendale Drive) CORNWALL HOUSE CORNWALL HOUSE RAVENDALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| King George'S Field, Macauley Drive MACAULAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Macaulay Drive | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Lincoln Clayton Sports Ground (Closed) Lee Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Lincoln Christs Hospital School WRAGBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Lincoln) Wragby Road | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| The Sudbrooke Drive Community Centre SUDBROOKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Lincoln) FLAVIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 906 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 | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.