Pleasant Terrace is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN5 8DA 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 Pleasant Terrace, Lincoln, LN5 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 8BZ, LN5 8DG, LN5 8DN, LN5 8DF, LN5 8DD, LN5 8DB, LN5 8DH, LN5 8DS, LN5 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN5 8DA is primarily male, with 58.4% 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 | 47.8% | 41.6% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 58.4% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 45.6% | 48.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 27.2% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 40.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 38.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 20.1% | 21.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 19.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 30% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 82.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 89.3% | 73.8% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 8% | 21% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 74.2% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 12.6% | 1.5% | 11.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pleasant Terrace was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pleasant Terrace has the 14th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 90th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pleasant Terrace, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-28 | £154,034 |
| 2 Pleasant Terrace, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-11-08 | £140,185 |
| 3 Pleasant Terrace, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-08-30 | £149,782 |
| 2 Pleasant Terrace, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-07-20 | £105,491 |
| 3 Pleasant Terrace, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,950 | 2004-03-12 | £175,474 |
LN5 8DA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Bristol Drive , LN6 7UE | 3out of 4 | 693 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 | 828 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartsholme Academy Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 1out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 875 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 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 3,625 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 | 2,334 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 | 2,031 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 | 713 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 2,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside | St Katharine's Church, Colegrave Street | 175 yd | |
| Pizza City Chippy | 7 High Street | 178 yd | |
| Phoenix Restaurant | 18a-20 High Street | 277 yd | |
| Bistro Polonia | 457 High Street | 386 yd | |
| Take 5 Tea Room | 49 High Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Scout H Q | Altham Terrace | 40 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | 21 High Street | 278 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | 40 High Street | 406 yd | |
| Gwynnes Sports Club Ltd | Shakespeare Street | 514 yd | |
| Imp & Angel | 417 High Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taste | 17a High Street | 237 yd | |
| Pasta Go Ltd | 48 High Street | 431 yd | |
| Cactus | 439 High Street | 479 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza/Juju | 447 High Street | 479 yd | |
| Riyaz Indian Takeaway | 443 High Street | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Tealby Street Food Store | 14-16 High Street | 229 yd | |
| Little Africa Supermarket | 427 High Street | 560 yd | |
| Aldi | 233 Newark Road | 994 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Parklands Food Store | Boultham Park Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 6, Tritton Retail Park, Tritton Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen'S Park School (Closed) South Park | 341 yd | |
| Lincoln City Football Club (Sincil Bank) STADIUM STADIUM SINCIL BANK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Lincoln & District Indoor Bowls Club HALL DRIVE | indoor bowls | 733 yd |
| The Priory Academy CROSS O'CLIFF HILL | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Boultham Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Better Gym Lincoln TRITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| The Pacific Health Club Ltd WATERLOO STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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.