Holly Street is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN5 8RR is located in the Witham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Street, Lincoln, LN5 8RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 8RT, LN5 8RJ, LN5 8RA, LN5 8RU, LN5 8RN, LN5 8RS, LN5 8QY, LN5 8GB, LN5 8QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN5 8RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 42.6% | 53.8% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 30.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 42.2% | 39.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 19.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 25.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 14.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 20.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 95.3% | 88.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 88.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 37.3% | 13.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Street was 138.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% lower than the Moorland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland and the 105th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Holly Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-01-20 | £227,920 |
| 85 Holly Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-04-01 | £100,046 |
| 117 Holly Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2021-06-25 | £144,471 |
| 51 Holly Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2020-03-13 | £122,947 |
| 69 Holly Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-02-28 | £159,499 |
The percentage of student residents living in LN5 8RR 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 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Primary School Calder Road , LN5 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy Grantham Road , Bracebridge Heath LN4 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School Hykeham Road , LN6 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 928 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 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Skellingthorpe Road , LN6 0EP | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,728 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 | 3,873 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 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School Carrington Drive , LN6 0DE | 3out of 4 | 2,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindum Subway | Lindum Service Station, 246 Newark Road | 461 yd | |
| Bracebridge Cafe | 146 Newark Road | 524 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 255 Newark Road | 603 yd | |
| The Bridge Community Venue | 72A Newark Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse Inn | 178 Newark Road | 402 yd | |
| The Plough | 393 Newark Road | 486 yd | |
| Bracebridge Heath Cricket Club | The Cricket Pavilion, Cross O'Cliff Court | 817 yd | |
| Ruston Sports & Social Club | Newark Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Lincoln Moorland Railway Sports & Social Club | Newark Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 303-305 Newark Road | 362 yd | |
| Pizza Pepis | 283 Newark Road | 428 yd | |
| Maggies Plaice | 144 Newark Road | 518 yd | |
| Eastern Lake Chinese | Unit 1, 421 Newark Road | 574 yd | |
| Sea Queen | 7 Rookery Lane | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 156-158 Newark Road | 402 yd | |
| Aldi | 233 Newark Road | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Robinson Community Centre MAPLE STREET | 261 yd | |
| Bracebridge Heath Cricket Sports And Social Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CROSS O'CLIFF COURT | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| The Priory Academy CROSS O'CLIFF HILL | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Moorlands Sports Ground NEWARK ROAD | grass pitches | 939 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 | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.