Knight Street is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN5 8JY 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 Knight Street, Lincoln, LN5 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 8LA, LN5 8JX, LN5 8LB, LN5 8JS, LN5 8HZ, LN5 8JR, LN5 8JZ, LN5 8JP, LN5 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LN5 8JY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 52.3% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 47.7% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 8JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 43.4% | 51.2% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 31.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 9.9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 39.8% | 42% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 39.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 21.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 20.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 6.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.5% | 89.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
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 | 78.6% | 54.1% | -24.5% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 17.7% | 39% | 21.3% | 6.1% | 32.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 53.6% | -23.6% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 11.9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 14.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41% | 76.7% | -35.7% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 14.5% | 1.3% | 13.2% |
| Romania | 13.9% | 0.9% | 13.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knight Street was 182.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% higher than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knight Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 68th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Knight Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-02-21 | £136,457 |
| 7 Knight Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-10-23 | £157,241 |
| 4 Knight Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-10-06 | £130,166 |
| 12 Knight Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-09-09 | £90,068 |
| 8 Knight Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-01-21 | £122,387 |
The percentage of student residents living in LN5 8JY 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 | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 4,836 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 | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln St Botolph's Infant and Nursery School Bargate , LN5 8DH | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Bristol Drive , LN6 7UE | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park High School Cross O'cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lsst Cross Clcliff Hill , LN5 8PW | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 2out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Lincoln's Catholic High School, A Science College Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,797 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 | 2,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincolnshire Teaching and Learning Centre Smith Street , LN5 8HY | - not rated | 141 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | - not rated | 141 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Knox Education Unit, Lincoln PRU Ground Floor Smith Street , LN5 8HY | - not rated | 153 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park School, Lincoln South Park , LN5 8EW | - not rated | 397 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj Douth Indian Takeaway | 435 High Street | 91 yd | |
| Castlegate | 445-446 High Street | 91 yd | |
| Take 5 Tea Room | 49 High Street | 126 yd | |
| Bistro Polonia | 457 High Street | 130 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 415 High Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynnes Sports Club Ltd | Shakespeare Street | 93 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | 40 High Street | 140 yd | |
| Imp & Angel | 417 High Street | 205 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | 21 High Street | 235 yd | |
| Millers Arms | 88 High Street | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus | 439 High Street | 91 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza/Juju | 447 High Street | 91 yd | |
| Riyaz Indian Takeaway | 443 High Street | 91 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 444 High Street | 91 yd | |
| Pasta Go Ltd | 48 High Street | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Africa Supermarket | 427 High Street | 131 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Tealby Street Food Store | 14-16 High Street | 288 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 6, Tritton Retail Park, Tritton Road | 921 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 334-337 High Street | 981 yd | |
| Tesco | 158b High Street | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City Football Club (Sincil Bank) STADIUM STADIUM SINCIL BANK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Queen'S Park School (Closed) South Park | 391 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Lincoln City) STATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Better Gym Lincoln TRITTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| The Pacific Health Club Ltd WATERLOO STREET | health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.