Bargate is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN5 8BU 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 Bargate, Lincoln, LN5 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 8EE, LN5 8BY, LN5 8DB, LN5 8BQ, LN5 8BS, LN5 8BT, LN5 8BG, LN5 8DD, LN5 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN5 8BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 44.8% | 57.9% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 18.2% | -15.1% | 44.2% | -26.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 29.5% | 37.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 47.9% | 39.8% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23% | 21% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 20.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 24.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 87.1% | 81% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 81% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bargate was 1416.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 698.8% higher than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bargate has the 3rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 4th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 754.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 294.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bargate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-05 | £310,542 |
| 19 Bargate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2024-01-12 | £134,621 |
| 7 Bargate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £612,299 | 2023-03-20 | £608,577 |
| 7 Bargate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-12-06 | £477,577 |
| 19 Bargate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-06-29 | £132,010 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 4,445 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 | 710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Bristol Drive , LN6 7UE | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln West Parade , LN1 1QS | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 925 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 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,290 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 3,505 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 | 2,215 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 | 2,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 2,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza City Chippy | 7 High Street | 53 yd | |
| Phoenix Restaurant | 18a-20 High Street | 155 yd | |
| Southside | St Katharine's Church, Colegrave Street | 176 yd | |
| Bistro Polonia | 457 High Street | 267 yd | |
| Take 5 Tea Room | 49 High Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Scout H Q | Altham Terrace | 139 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | 21 High Street | 156 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | 40 High Street | 293 yd | |
| Gwynnes Sports Club Ltd | Shakespeare Street | 388 yd | |
| Imp & Angel | 417 High Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taste | 17a High Street | 113 yd | |
| Pasta Go Ltd | 48 High Street | 319 yd | |
| Cactus | 439 High Street | 364 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza/Juju | 447 High Street | 364 yd | |
| Riyaz Indian Takeaway | 443 High Street | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Tealby Street Food Store | 14-16 High Street | 104 yd | |
| Little Africa Supermarket | 427 High Street | 448 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 6, Tritton Retail Park, Tritton Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Aldi | 233 Newark Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen'S Park School (Closed) South Park | 256 yd | |
| Lincoln City Football Club (Sincil Bank) STADIUM STADIUM SINCIL BANK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Lincoln & District Indoor Bowls Club HALL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 859 yd |
| The Priory Academy CROSS O'CLIFF HILL | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Better Gym Lincoln TRITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Boultham Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 966 yd |
| The Pacific Health Club Ltd WATERLOO STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.