Blackfriars Road, Lincoln, LN2 4WS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN2 4WS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	51.7%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.1%	48.3%	0.2%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	52.2%	38.4%	-13.8%	37.9%	0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	38.8%	48.9%	10.1%	44.2%	4.7%
Separated	2.6%	3.9%	1.3%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	4.7%	8.7%	4.0%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	6.1%	-6.1%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	60.4%	60.6%	0.2%	48.4%	12.2%
Good health	33.6%	29.1%	-4.5%	33.6%	-4.5%
Fair health	4.7%	7.9%	3.2%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 4WS this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.1%	6.1%	-3.0%	18.2%	-12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	7%	-6.8%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	12.6%	-5.9%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	5.2%	4.3%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.5%	20.4%	1.9%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	35.3%	46.5%	11.2%	33.8%	12.7%
Other	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.6%	3%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	2.2%	6.3%	4.1%	2.5%	3.8%
Black Caribbean	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	84.9%	82.2%	-2.7%	81.4%	0.8%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Arab	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80% 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	85.2%	80%	-5.2%	83.2%	-3.2%
European Union	5.7%	7.3%	1.6%	6.1%	1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	2.7%	1.8%
Middle East and Asia	3.8%	6.7%	2.9%	5.6%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.2%	80.2%	-5.0%	83.2%	-3.0%
10+ Years	1.6%	7.3%	5.7%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	2.2%	3.3%	1.1%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	6%	3.6%	-2.4%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	5%	5.5%	0.5%	1.9%	3.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.5%	76.7%	-3.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	3.6%	0.1%	3.5%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Southern Asia	3%	1.2%	1.8%
Central and South America	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.9%	37.2%	11.7%
Christian	34.7%	46.2%	-11.5%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	8.5%	6.5%	2.0%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Blackfriars Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackfriars Road was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackfriars Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 69th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LN2 4WS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blackfriars Road are based on 110 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lincoln.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blackfriars Road, Lincoln, LN2 4WS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LN2 4WS

Average Price
£267,712

Semi-Detached
£223,405

Terraced
£255,591

Detached
£343,065

Flats/Maisonettes
£110,028

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackfriars Road

Average Price
£274,079

Semi-Detached
£243,464

Terraced
£271,705

Detached
£342,150

Flats/Maisonettes
£126,775

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackfriars Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Blackfriars Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-06-18	£287,778
44 Blackfriars Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£238,000	2024-05-24	£247,310
76 Blackfriars Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-04-24	£261,892
46 Blackfriars Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2023-12-19	£107,692
63 Blackfriars Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£119,000	2023-08-21	£116,506

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LN2 4WS

Employment

LN2 4WS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4WS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	120
Part-Time Employee	31
Student (economically inactive)	20
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	12
Retired	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	43
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Construction	21
Education	16
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,270 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln Carlton Academy Carlton Boulevard , LN2 4AG	4out of 4	366 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Giles Academy Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ	1out of 4	1,206 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Laughton Way , LN2 2HE	3out of 4	1,940 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School Monks Road , LN2 5PF	3out of 4	2,142 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ermine Primary Academy Redbourne Drive , LN2 2HG	1out of 4	2,188 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN	3out of 4	1,584 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF	3out of 4	2,759 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP	3out of 4	2,866 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Pembroke Academy Croft Lane , Cherry Willingham LN3 4JP	1out of 4	3,059 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW	4out of 4	5,321 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ	- not rated	2,689 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln Macaulay Drive , LN2 4EL	- not rated	1,388 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Futures Sports Pavillion , Ravendale Drive LN2 2JN	- not rated	2,291 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW	- not rated	2,436 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY	- not rated	2,683 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	3,031 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa	18 The Carlton Centre, Carlton Boulevard	142 yd
Caffe Pausa	Dunelm Mill, Carlton Boulevard	162 yd
The Lincolnshire Poacher	Kennington House, Bunkers Hill	518 yd
Mamma's and More	7 Alexander Walk	637 yd
Little Lincoln	9 Alexander Walk	638 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Outer Circle Road		945 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-op Carlton Centre Food Store	The Carlton Centre, 6-8 Alexander Walk		638 yd
Lidl	Deacon Road		842 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lincoln Carlton Academy CARLTON BOULEVARD	grass pitches	259 yd
Curves (Lincoln North) DEAN ROAD	health and fitness suite	999 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	88.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LN2 4WS