Ironestone Close Lincoln
23 addresses across 3 postcodes (LN2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23595046.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Lincoln costs £2,323 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Carlton Community Garden, is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Glebe Park Surgery, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2019 | UNIT 1 LN2 4TF | Other | £26,222 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Lincoln in 2026-27: Band D £2,323 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,549 | £1,807 | £2,065 | £2,323 | £2,839 | £3,356 | £3,872 | £4,646 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 1,720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN2 4TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4ZS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4ZT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lincoln 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bishops Road Lincoln | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Flaxengate Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 39.2 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 70.9 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glebe Park Surgery | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlton Mews Dental Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Lincoln County Hospital (Nuh) | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Lincoln Abbey Police Office | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carlton Community Garden 5,760 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wragby Road Allotments 4.8 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Monk's Abbey, a scheduled monument, 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Monk's Abbey | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Lime kilns at The Dell, off Wragby Road | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Lincoln Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Pottergate | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Brayford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| PC Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Ballast Holes | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Swan Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
| North Wood | Wood | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lincoln: see them on the Lincoln page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Giles Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lincoln College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lincoln UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ermine Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westgate Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vida Del Padel LN2 4ZS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Tillys Lincoln Ltd LN2 4LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Oink Company LN2 4JB | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Darkside Training LN2 4SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Black Peppermint LN2 4JB | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Young Tots Nursery LN2 4US | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Synergy Sports Coaching LN2 4US | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy Warehouse LN2 4LA | Distributors/Transporters | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Holland & Barrett LN2 4QQ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| YO! To Go LN2 4QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Greggs plc LN2 4HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco LN2 4QQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd LN2 4QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Berties- Peopleplus LN2 4BD | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Lidl LN2 4JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ironestone Close (48); On or near Lime Kiln Way (5); On or near Dean Road (2); On or near Cardinal Close (2); On or near Bishops Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bishops Road · Cardinal Close · Dean Road · Lime Kiln Way · Proctors Road · Outer Circle Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.