Cannon Street is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 5EQ 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 Cannon Street, Lincoln, LN2 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 5EG, LN2 5ED, LN2 5EH, LN2 5BL, LN2 5BJ, LN2 5EN, LN2 5BN, LN2 5EL, LN2 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN2 5EQ is primarily male, with 62.2% 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 | 36.9% | 37.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -13.2% |
| Male | 63.1% | 62.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 13.2% |
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 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 56.1% | 51.5% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 24.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 30.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 19.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 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 5EQ this area, 34.7% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 34.7% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 17.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 10.9% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 71.7% | 77.2% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 55.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 55.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 26.2% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 13.8% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 55% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 23% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 5.5% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36% | 76.7% | -40.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Lithuania | 8.7% | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cannon Street was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cannon Street has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 157th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Cannon Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-05-31 | £97,904 |
| 156 Cannon Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-09-21 | £90,311 |
| 153 Cannon Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-07-29 | £96,995 |
| 153 Cannon Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-09-08 | £136,092 |
| 158 Cannon Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,085 | 2005-07-18 | £46,956 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School Monks Road , LN2 5PF | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School Greetwellgate , LN2 4AW | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School Pennell Street , LN5 7TA | 3out of 4 | 1,487 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 | 552 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,848 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 | 3,324 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 | 288 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 | 4,327 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 | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Access Training | Croft Street Community Centre, Croft Street | 223 yd | |
| Arboretum Cafe | Arboretum Lodge, Monks Road | 239 yd | |
| Monks Road Cafe | 42 Monks Road | 317 yd | |
| Two-Five-Four Periperi & Grill | 73 Monks Road | 356 yd | |
| Riverside Coffee Shop | Oak House, Waterside South | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Bone Lincoln | 10 John Street | 167 yd | |
| The Birdcage | 54 Baggholme Road | 235 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | 25 Lindum Road | 621 yd | |
| The Jolly Brewer | 27 Broadgate | 636 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | 23 Wragby Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baggholme Fish Shop | 56 Baggholme Road | 190 yd | |
| Hot Masala | 113 Monks Road | 218 yd | |
| Pang City | 40 Monks Road | 317 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 201 Monks Road | 371 yd | |
| Tower Pizza | 199 Monks Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store | 189 Monks Road | 296 yd | |
| Tesco | Dunford Road | 821 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store | 20 Sincil Street | 824 yd | |
| Tesco | 245-246 High Street | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Lincoln City) WITHAM PARK HOUSE WITHAM PARK HOUSE WATERSIDE SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Lincoln College (Deans Sport And Leisure) MONKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 394 yd |
| Ymca (Lincolnshire) (Closed) ST. RUMBOLDS STREET | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Lincoln College (Closed) Monks Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 560 yd |
| Lincoln Minster School HILLSIDE HILLSIDE LINDUM TERRACE | 648 yd | |
| Eastgate Tennis Bowls And Squash Club LANGWORTHGATE | squash courts, tennis courts | 922 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.