Swift Gardens is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 4NB 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 Swift Gardens, Lincoln, LN2 4NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 4NL, LN2 4LH, LN2 4LY, LN2 4ND, LN2 4NN, LN2 4NS, LN2 4NE, LN2 4LX, LN2 4NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN2 4NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.4% | -0.7% | 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 area around LN2 4NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 42.8% | 48.8% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 32.3% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 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 | 38% | 43.8% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 4NB this area, 29.3% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 29.3% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 17% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 19.7% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 15% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 97.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.3% | 89.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 40.5% | 13.5% | 27.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swift Gardens was 169.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swift Gardens has the 24th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 70th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Swift Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2014-04-04 | £112,057 |
| 38 Swift Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2011-09-19 | £120,517 |
| 38 Swift Gardens, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2004-03-26 | £130,632 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln St Gile's Infant School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chad Varah Primary School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Myle Cross Junior School Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarborough School Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 1out of 4 | 1,735 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 | 2,077 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 | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonefield House School Church Lane , LN2 1QR | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School 5 Pottergate , LN2 1PH | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire MS Therapy Centre | 50 Outer Circle Drive | 215 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 324 Wragby Road | 467 yd | |
| McDonald's | Outer Circle Road | 523 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Darwin Plaza | 530 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Customer Cafe, 186 Wragby Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Road Bowls Club | Lee Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma | 76 Macaulay Drive | 328 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 38 Lamb Gardens | 331 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 40 Lamb Gardens | 331 yd | |
| Smith Central Takeaway | 252 Wragby Road | 452 yd | |
| Dinos | 278 Wragby Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 260-266 Wragby Road | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | 186 Wragby Road | 595 yd | |
| Lidl | Deacon Road | 643 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Carlton Centre Food Store | The Carlton Centre, 6-8 Alexander Walk | 688 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 323 Wolsey Way | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Giles Community Centre Swift Gardens | 34 yd | |
| St Giles Academy ADDISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| King George'S Field, Macauley Drive MACAULAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Macaulay Drive | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Lincoln) Wragby Road | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Lincoln Christs Hospital School WRAGBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Curves (Lincoln North) DEAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Lincoln) FLAVIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Lincoln Clayton Sports Ground (Closed) Lee Road | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy CARLTON BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 164.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.