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About

Abbey ward covers the historic core of Lincoln, situated directly south of the River Witham. The area is dominated by the cathedral and castle, with many buildings constructed from local limestone. Steep streets like Steep Hill connect the upper and lower parts of the city, lined with independent shops and medieval structures.

The ward includes the area known as the Bailgate, immediately surrounding the cathedral. This is the site of the original Roman settlement, with remnants of the old city wall still visible. The Usher Gallery and the grounds of Lincoln Castle are key features within this compact, pedestrian-friendly district.

Area overview

On average Abbey has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £41,527 per year. There are 4 schools in Abbey: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbey is home to around 11,310 people, with a population density of about 2,769.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
190
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population
11,310
Population density
2,769.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.16(+204%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.83(+349%)
Shoplifting
50.84(+473%)
Public order
25.55(+266%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.01(+155%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,973
70.53%
Other White
1,639
14.5%
African
247
2.19%
Indian
213
1.88%
Other
192
1.7%
Total population: 11,304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,938
31.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,916
20.43%
No qualifications
1,706
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,186
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
808
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 9,378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,662
36.22%
Owns with a mortgage
966
21.05%
Owns outright
787
17.15%
Social rents from council
721
15.71%
Other social rented
259
5.64%
Total households: 4,589

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£322,500
Flats36£115,500
Semi-Detached9£180,000
Terraced57£145,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

All postcodes in Abbey

LN24AR

Limelands

LN24FL

Fulford Court

LN24GQ

Warren Court

LN25EE

Cannon Street

LN25EQ

Cannon Street

LN25JX

Monks Road

LN24BG

Gage Court

LN24FD

Blackfriars Walk

LN24FP

Ploughmans Court

LN24JB

Deacon Road

LN25AL

Friars Lane

LN25LZ

Clarina Street

LN25RL

St Anne's Road

LN34NT

Crofton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.