lincoln LN8 Postcodes

Lincoln (LN8)

The LN8 postcode area is located in the Lincoln postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 774 individual postcodes.

There are 131 electoral wards in the LN8 postcode area, including Alford, Horncastle, Lincoln, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Woodhall Spa which come under the local authority of the West Lindsey Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in LN8 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 LN8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The LN8 postcode area is located in the Lincoln district of the county of Lincolnshire. It is in the eastern part of the City of Lincoln and is bounded by the River Witham to the east, the A57 trunk road to the south and the A15 to the north, and by various district boundaries to the west.

The area of LN8 postcode is the most populated area of Lincoln and is home to some of the City's main shopping streets, the University of Lincoln, Lincoln College, Bishop Grosseteste University, The Lincolnshire Showground, the Riverside Shopping Centre, Lincoln city centre, Lincoln Cathedral, the Epic centre and historic sites including Lincoln Castle.

The northern part of the area includes the villages of Skellingthorpe and Waddington, as well as the smaller settlements of Minting, Branston Booths and Potterhanworth; whilst to the south of the postcode boundaries lie the villages of Branston, Washingborough and Heighington.

Transport links in the LN8 postcode include frequent train services to Lincoln railway station, as well as regular bus services linking the area with surrounding areas, including the City of Lincoln, Newark-upon-Trent, Skegness and Grantham.

The area has a variety of schools and learning centres, including primary schools, Lincoln College, Bishop Grosseteste University and a range of independent and grammar schools. Healthcare facilities, such as Lincoln County Hospital, are also present in the area.

The area offers a range of leisure activities for residents. This includes an 18-hole golf course, a cycle track, a public swimming pool, a gym and a range of clubs, groups and open spaces. The area is also home to a range of pubs, restaurants, cafes, and shops, as well as a variety of sports clubs and teams, such as Lincolnshire Cricket and Lincoln City Football Club.

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