lincoln LN5 Postcodes

Lincoln (LN5)

The LN5 postcode area is located in the Lincoln postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 1508 individual postcodes.

There are 44 electoral wards in the LN5 postcode area, including Alford, Horncastle, Lincoln, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Woodhall Spa which come under the local authority of the North Kesteven Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in LN5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LN5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The LN5 postcode area is located in the eastern part of the city of Lincoln and encompasses the residential and rural areas east of the city centre. The postcode area is bounded by the A15 near Scampton to the north, by the boundaries of Nettleham and Haddington to the south, and by the River Witham to the east, covering an area of approximately 20 square miles.

The LN5 postcode district contains the following notable locations: the village of Heighington, the neighbourhoods of Birchwood and Hartsholme, the county town of Lincoln, the University of Lincoln, RAF Scampton and the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. The postcode is also within close proximity to Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, the Lincolnshire Showground and the Lincoln golf and country club amongst other notable locations.

The postcode is served by a number of local transport options, including the Lincolnshire Roadcar bus services that run throughout the area, as well as connections to the nearby cities of Nottingham and Peterborough. The area is also close to the A15 road, which links it to further places away from the city, as well as other roads leading to Lincoln by-pass and into the city centre.

The local council is Lincoln City Council, providing services to those living in the postcode area. This includes council tax collection, planning and building control, local housing, leisure and environmental services, highways maintenance, refuse collection and more.

The economy of the area is mainly based on service industries, closely followed by manufacturing and construction, and is made up of independent businesses and local small companies. Some of the larger employers in the postcode area include the University of Lincoln, RAF Scampton, and local schools.

The postcode is also home to a number of schools, including primary and secondary schools, special education and childcare, and a number of religious schools. Further educational establishments in the area include Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, Lincoln College and the University of Lincoln.

The postcode is serviced by a wide range of leisure options, from golf courses to leisure centres, museums, theatres and cinemas. Additionally, for outdoor pursuits, Hartsholme Country Park is within the postcode area and is a popular area for running, walking and cycling.

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