Lincoln
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
The Lincoln constituency covers the historic cathedral city of Lincoln and nearby suburbs. Known for its stunning Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle, the city blends medieval charm with modern shopping, dining, and cultural venues. The University of Lincoln adds a vibrant student presence, while the River Witham and Brayford Waterfront provide leisure and dining spaces. Strong road and rail links connect Lincoln to Newark, Nottingham, and London.
Wards in Lincoln
Lincoln is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Birchwood
- Boultham
- Bracebridge Heath
- Carholme
- Castle
- Glebe
- Hartsholme
- Minster
- Moorland
- Park
- Skellingthorpe & Eagle
- Waddington Rural
- Witham
Lincoln is a constituency that covers these wards in Lincoln / North Kesteven.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 21,518 | 18.47% | 1,004,082 | 20.35% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 18,665 | 16.02% | 427,551 | 8.66% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 17,436 | 14.97% | 624,485 | 12.65% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,671 | 17.74% | 912,213 | 18.48% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,872 | 17.06% | 994,272 | 20.15% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,345 | 15.75% | 972,336 | 19.70% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 98,670 | 84.07% | 79.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 9,129 | 7.78% | 5.30% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 1,199 | 1.02% | 0.95% | 1.63% |
| African | 1,119 | 0.95% | 1.70% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 975 | 0.83% | 1.00% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 835 | 0.71% | 4.71% | 3.13% |
| Chinese | 820 | 0.70% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 713 | 0.61% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 693 | 0.59% | 0.63% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 608 | 0.52% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 499 | 0.43% | 0.95% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 397 | 0.34% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 349 | 0.30% | 0.27% | 0.56% |
| Bangladeshi | 326 | 0.28% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 312 | 0.27% | 1.46% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 254 | 0.22% | 0.63% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 170 | 0.14% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 158 | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 145 | 0.12% | 0.33% | 0.50% |