Tentercroft Street is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN5 7DB is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 7BN, LN5 7DQ, LN5 7AA, LN5 7AF, LN5 7AZ, LN5 7BA, LN5 7JX, LN5 7JZ, LN5 7RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN5 7DB is primarily male, with 59.7% 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 | 39% | 40.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -10.7% |
| Male | 61% | 59.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 10.7% |
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 LN5 7DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 58.1% | 65.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.5% | 17.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 19% | 15.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.8% | 42.2% | 10.4% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 17.2% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 LN5 7DB this area, 35.5% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 35.5% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 22.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 16.8% | 4.6% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 74.6% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 61.5% | 54.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 32.8% | 25.1% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 54.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 13.9% | 0.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 10% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 13% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.1% | 76.7% | -37.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 11.7% | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tentercroft Street was 1421.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 701.9% higher than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tentercroft Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 3rd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 595.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-03-17 | £442,186 |
| 3 - 9 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £1,795,000 | 2018-08-30 | £2,120,984 |
| Flat 11 Rose House, 1 - 9 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-07-20 | £118,298 |
| Car Parking Spaces Rose House, 1 - 9 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2018-07-20 | £35,490 |
| Retail One Rose House, 1 - 9 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2018-07-20 | £458,998 |
The percentage of student residents living in LN5 7DB 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 | 60 |
| Other | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 5,108 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 at Gowts Church of England Primary School Pennell Street , LN5 7TA | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 916 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 | 1,226 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln West Parade , LN1 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,391 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 | 1,055 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,117 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 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 1,043 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 | 3,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 484 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 714 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Corner Lincoln | The Roundhouse, 358b High Street | 55 yd | |
| St Barnabas Hospice Court Cafe | The Roundhouse, 358b High Street | 55 yd | |
| Chatime | 341 High Street | 74 yd | |
| Subway | 342 High Street | 83 yd | |
| The Place | 339 High Street | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treaty of Commerce | 173 High Street | 123 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 274-277 High Street | 192 yd | |
| The Ritz | 143-147 High Street | 219 yd | |
| Civil Defence Club | 369 High Street | 256 yd | |
| Wig & Mitre | 30-32 Steep Hill | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Shawarma | 368 High Street | 193 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 130 High Street | 219 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 137 High Street | 224 yd | |
| Burnetts Sandwich Co | 21 Sincil Street | 295 yd | |
| AFC | 376 High Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 334-337 High Street | 83 yd | |
| Tesco | 158b High Street | 104 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store | 20 Sincil Street | 344 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, One The Brayford, 20 Brayford Wharf North | 723 yd | |
| Tesco | 245-246 High Street | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Lincoln City) STATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Base Fitness (Closed) BRAYFORD WHARF NORTH | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Ymca (Lincolnshire) (Closed) ST. RUMBOLDS STREET | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Lincoln City Football Club (Sincil Bank) STADIUM STADIUM SINCIL BANK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 844 yd |
| University Of Lincoln Sports Centre (Brayford) RUSTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 915 yd |
| Lincoln College (Closed) Monks Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 967 yd |
| The Pacific Health Club Ltd WATERLOO STREET | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Lincoln College (Deans Sport And Leisure) MONKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 982 yd |
| Better Gym Lincoln TRITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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.