Monks Road is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN2 5JJ 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 Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN2 5JH, LN2 5JL, LN2 5BL, LN2 5BN, LN2 5HU, LN2 5BS, LN2 5HT, LN2 5JQ, LN2 5BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN2 5JJ is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 43% | 45.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 57% | 54.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 5JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 59.5% | 59.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 21.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 36.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 41.7% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 22% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 7.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 26.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 26.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 86.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 74.7% 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 | 79.4% | 74.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 78.8% | 74.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 11% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Road was 193.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.5% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Monks Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 65th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-01-15 | £233,034 |
| 153 Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2007-07-07 | £251,065 |
| 151 - 153 Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2007-02-07 | £261,228 |
| 153 Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2004-02-02 | £386,886 |
| 151 - 153 Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2004-02-02 | £386,886 |
The percentage of student residents living in LN2 5JJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,761 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 | 438 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 | 583 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln Hampton Street , LN1 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 454 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 3,021 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 | 3,459 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 | 224 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 | 4,470 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 | 425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Grosseteste University Newport , LN1 3DY | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Cafe | Arboretum Lodge, Monks Road | 116 yd | |
| Monks Road Cafe | 42 Monks Road | 243 yd | |
| Abbey Access Training | Croft Street Community Centre, Croft Street | 308 yd | |
| Two-Five-Four Periperi & Grill | 73 Monks Road | 315 yd | |
| Deans Cafe | Monks Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Bone Lincoln | 10 John Street | 164 yd | |
| The Birdcage | 54 Baggholme Road | 240 yd | |
| Adam & Eve | 25 Lindum Road | 490 yd | |
| Peacock Inn | 23 Wragby Road | 545 yd | |
| Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club | St Annes Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Masala | 113 Monks Road | 121 yd | |
| Pang City | 40 Monks Road | 243 yd | |
| Baggholme Fish Shop | 56 Baggholme Road | 276 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 201 Monks Road | 295 yd | |
| Tower Pizza | 199 Monks Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Monks Road Food Store | 189 Monks Road | 197 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store | 20 Sincil Street | 899 yd | |
| Tesco | 245-246 High Street | 907 yd | |
| Tesco | Dunford Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College (Deans Sport And Leisure) MONKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 337 yd |
| Lincoln College (Closed) Monks Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 491 yd |
| Lincoln Minster School HILLSIDE HILLSIDE LINDUM TERRACE | 492 yd | |
| Ymca (Lincolnshire) (Closed) ST. RUMBOLDS STREET | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Lincoln City) WITHAM PARK HOUSE WITHAM PARK HOUSE WATERSIDE SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Eastgate Tennis Bowls And Squash Club LANGWORTHGATE | squash courts, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Lindum Sports Association ST. GILES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.