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LN2 2AX

Laughton Way North

Minster

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Overview

Postcode LN2 2AX is located in an urban city, within the Minster area of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ermine area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ermine is £38,864 per year. The median sale price in Minster is £247,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
71.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Ermine has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 878 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ermine has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.3%

Approximately 71.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ermine is £38,864 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from LN2 2AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ermine near LN2 2AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
7,004.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
110.6(+1173%)
Violence and sexual offences
76.04(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.72(+224%)
Public order
26.5(+283%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.28(+132%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
408
92.31%
Other White
22
4.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.9%
Irish
2
0.45%
Other
2
0.45%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
30.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
18.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
13.56%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
131
69.68%
Owns with a mortgage
15
7.98%
Shared ownership
15
7.98%
Owns outright
11
5.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
4.26%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Minster

Median price: £247,000
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £360K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Minster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£378,750£284
Semi-Detached39£227,000£225
Terraced18£171,500£205
Flats5£87,500£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Minster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,000£118,500£118,000£135,750
2017£333,000£117,750£122,000£129,000
2018£302,475£160,000£136,500£134,000
2019£275,000£102,500£139,000£140,000
2020£327,475£150,500£202,950£135,000
2021£352,500£133,250£170,000£189,375
2022£311,225£162,500£195,475£195,000
2023£389,000£195,000£177,500£157,750
2024£340,000£210,000£212,500£167,475
2025£385,000£135,000£195,000£177,250
2026£358,000£93,750£207,250£176,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£155£152£160
2017£218£150£158£158
2018£249£209£178£148
2019£259£163£170£178
2020£251£185£222£159
2021£270£186£195£183
2022£304£203£239£227
2023£306£223£230£224
2024£293£250£262£191
2025£282£172£244£224
2026£286£143£223£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Minster in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN2 2AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN2 2AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20267, Hanover House, Laughton Way North, Lincoln, LN2 2ATFlatsLeasehold£100,000
15 Apr 202625, Nocton Drive, Lincoln, LN2 2AGTerracedFreehold£150,000
13 Jun 202556, Nocton Drive, Lincoln, LN2 2AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
15 May 2026290, Laughton Way North, Lincoln, LN2 2AQTerracedFreehold£165,000
08 May 20267, Hardwick Place, Lincoln, LN2 2AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the LN2 2AX postcode area, located within Ermine, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for LN2 2AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryErmine Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miSecondaryLincoln Castle AcademyAcademy converter
Inadequate
0.5 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN2 2AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN2 2AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLincolnshire Co-opWoodhall Drive, Lincoln, LN2 2ADWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.4 miLincolnshire Co-op43 Riseholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 3SNWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district.

Band A£1,549
Band B£1,807
Band C£2,065
Band D£2,323
Band E£2,839
Band F£3,356
Band G£3,872
Band H£4,646

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LN2 2AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joshua Todd Wells

Minster - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardMinsterE05010791
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ErmineE02005442
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 001DE01026168
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN2 2AX

Is LN2 2AX (Ermine) safe?

The area around LN2 2AX records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LN2 2AX?

The median sale price around LN2 2AX in Minster is £247,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN2 2AX?

There are 6 schools close to LN2 2AX, including Ermine Primary Academy (Good), Lincoln Castle Academy (Inadequate) and Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LN2 2AX?

LN2 2AX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN2 2AX (Ermine) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN2 2AX is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joshua Todd Wells (Labour Party).