Broadgate is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 5AE 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 Broadgate, Lincoln, LN2 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 5AQ, LN2 1EW, LN2 1EY, LN2 5AW, LN2 1JZ, LN2 5AL, LN2 1HA, LN2 1DZ, LN2 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN2 5AE is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 42.9% | 44.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 57.1% | 55.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 5AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.6% 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 | 74.4% | 89.6% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 51.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.9% | 4.2% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -40.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 46.7% | 47.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 42% | 40.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 5AE this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 6.6% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.3% | 63.1% | 24.8% | 16.9% | 46.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 24.6% | -8.8% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.5% | 86% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 83.5% | 81.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 81.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadgate was 1067.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadgate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 6th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 427.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Broadgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2018-10-12 | £389,712 |
| 41 Broadgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,500 | 1997-05-09 | £222,374 |
| 41 Broadgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1995-09-29 | £193,244 |
LN2 5AE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LN2 5AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 250 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,217 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 | 847 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln Hampton Street , LN1 1LW | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School Monks Road , LN2 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School Pennell Street , LN5 7TA | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 2,944 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 | 459 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 | 3,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 557 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 721 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taste Oriental Buffet | 40 Silver Street | 88 yd | |
| The Drill - Limelight | Lincoln Drill Hall, Free School Lane | 93 yd | |
| Vestry Hall Coffee | St Swithins Vestry Hall, Free School Lane | 121 yd | |
| Kaspas Desserts | 41-47 Clasketgate | 130 yd | |
| The Bread Vault | Unit 1 Thorngate House, St Swithins Square | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Brewer | 27 Broadgate | 62 yd | |
| Cube & Triangle | 40 Silver Street | 133 yd | |
| The Atmosphere | Butchery Court | 175 yd | |
| The Komodo | Butchery Court | 175 yd | |
| The Authentic Bierkeller/Moka/Void | 11 Silver Street | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kebab | 40 Clasketgate | 98 yd | |
| Romeos Pizza | 51 Clasketgate | 119 yd | |
| Bubble Avenue | 38-39 Silver Street | 136 yd | |
| Pizzaria 90/Lazzaris | 8 Silver Street | 210 yd | |
| Hunters Fish & Chips | 282-283 High Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 245-246 High Street | 278 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store | 20 Sincil Street | 329 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 334-337 High Street | 612 yd | |
| Tesco | 158b High Street | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, One The Brayford, 20 Brayford Wharf North | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Lincolnshire) (Closed) ST. RUMBOLDS STREET | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Lincoln College (Closed) Monks Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 301 yd |
| Lincoln College (Deans Sport And Leisure) MONKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 361 yd |
| Base Fitness (Closed) BRAYFORD WHARF NORTH | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Lincoln Minster School HILLSIDE HILLSIDE LINDUM TERRACE | 635 yd | |
| Eastgate Tennis Bowls And Squash Club LANGWORTHGATE | squash courts, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lincoln City) STATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Lincoln City) WITHAM PARK HOUSE WITHAM PARK HOUSE WATERSIDE SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.