The postcode LN2 5RU is located in Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LN2 5RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LN2 5RU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LN2 5RU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to LN2 5RU is Princess Royal Close which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Winnowsty Lane and is 160 m away. The closest railway station is Lincoln Central Rail Station, 1.09 km away.
The closest primary school to LN2 5RU (for ages 11 and under) is Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 21, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lincoln Christ's Hospital School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 6, 2018 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 97.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for LN2 5RU is covered by the Lincolnshire police force association and Lincolnshire Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to LN2 5RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LN2 5RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LN2 5RU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LN2 5RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Minster School | Independent school | 4-18 | 186 m | |
| The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 248 m |
| Lincoln College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 16, 2018) | 371 m |
| Lincoln UTC | Academy | 14-19 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 428 m |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 21, 2018) | 463 m |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 6, 2018) | 812 m |
| Westgate Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (November 10, 2021) | 998 m |
| St Giles Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.29 km | |
| Mount Street Academy | Academy | 3-7 | Outstanding (November 13, 2013) | 1.36 km |
| Castle Futures | Independent school | 11-16 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.41 km |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 6, 2016) | 1.63 km |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.64 km |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 27, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Lincoln Castle Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 2, 2016) | 1.72 km |
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (October 12, 2016) | 1.77 km |
| Ermine Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.78 km | |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 13, 2015) | 1.82 km |
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (May 4, 2016) | 1.88 km |
| Athena School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 1.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LN2 5RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Winnowsty Lane | 160 m | |
| Limelands | 200 m | |
| Winnowsty Lane | 214 m | |
| St Anne's Road | 260 m | |
| Curle Avenue | 315 m | |
| Lincoln Central Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| Hykeham Rail Station | 6.42 km | |
| Hykeham Rail Station | 6.43 km | |
| Humberside Airport | 40.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LN2 5RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Brayford Pool | 1.27 km | |
| Ballast Holes | 2.63 km | |
| Swan Pool | 2.74 km | |
| Ash Holt | 3.22 km | |
| The Lake | 3.53 km | |
| Fen Plantation | 4.04 km | |
| North Wood | 4.09 km | |
| PC Wood | 4.25 km | |
| Boultham Moor | 4.38 km | |
| Hartsholme Lake | 4.44 km | |
| Sand Hills | 4.49 km | |
| Thirtyseven Acre Plantation | 4.52 km | |
| Hallifirs | 4.53 km | |
| Briary Holt | 4.59 km | |
| Burton Waters | 4.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LN2 5RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52 Mbps | 97.5 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 5 Mbps | 12.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 63 | 12.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for LN2 5RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Lincolnshire |
| Latitude | 53.23347700 |
| Longitude | -0.52840300 |
| OS Easting | 498323 |
| OS Northing | 0371726 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lincolnshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Lincoln |
| County Electorial Division | St. Giles ED |
| Electoral Ward | Abbey |
| Local Authority District | Lincoln |
| Region / Government Office Region | East Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | East Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Lincolnshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lincolnshire and Rutland |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000138 |
| Travel To Work Area | Lincoln |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Lincolnshire Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | East Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Lincolnshire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Lincolnshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Lincoln BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lincoln BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33016763 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lincoln 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lincoln 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |