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About

Birchwood ward lies on the northeastern edge of Lincoln, primarily consisting of a large residential estate developed from the 1970s onwards. The area is characterised by its practical layout of streets and cul-de-sacs, with a mix of housing types including many semi-detached homes. Local amenities are focused around several small parades of shops providing everyday services. The ward contains a significant amount of green space, with Birchwood Park and the larger Whisby Nature Park located on its western boundary.

A notable feature is the presence of the former RAF Swinderby airfield site within the ward, parts of which have been repurposed for industrial and commercial use. The area is well-connected by major roads, including the A46, which skirts its eastern side. Residential life here is largely separate from the historic centre of Lincoln, functioning as a self-contained suburb with its own community facilities and schools.

Area overview

On average Birchwood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birchwood is £43,750 per year. There are 7 schools in Birchwood: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birchwood is home to around 8,932 people, with a population density of about 3,695.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchwood Population
8,932
Population density
3,695.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.78(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.03(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.11(+103%)
Public order
5.15(-26%)
Other theft
5.15(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,880
88.24%
Other White
572
6.41%
Other
69
0.77%
Other Asian
64
0.72%
African
59
0.66%
Total population: 8,930

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,657
23.41%
No qualifications
1,449
20.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,217
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,196
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
901
12.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,077

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,055
27.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,037
26.56%
Social rents from council
898
23%
Private landlord or letting agency
609
15.6%
Other social rented
195
4.99%
Total households: 3,905

Property prices in Birchwood

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Birchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £518,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchwood 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 Birchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£285,500
Flats8£90,000
Semi-Detached36£181,000
Terraced29£163,000

10 years median price trend in Birchwood

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

All postcodes in Birchwood

LN60QF

Cassia Green

LN60NJ

Oakwood Avenue

LN60NP

Satinwood Close

LN60XE

Malham Close

LN63NL

Kelstern Close

LN60LU

Woodfield Avenue

LN60XD

Malham Drive

LN60LG

Ivywood Close

LN60PQ

Regent Avenue

LN60QL

Roxborough Close

LN60RW

Orchard Close

LN60YW

Staverton Crescent

LN60EH

Dellfield Court

LN60SQ

Graveley Close

LN60PR

Dellfield Avenue

LN60QA

Syringa Green

LN63NJ

Kelstern Road

LN60QH

Chalgrove Way

LN60SE

Aynsley Road

LN60YG

Farrington Crescent

LN60YX

Alness Close

LN60SJ

Aldergrove Crescent

LN60YL

Birchwood

LN60FW

Silverstone Road

LN60LJ

Woodfield Avenue

LN60QG

Durham Close

LN60SX

Langer Close

LN60YD

Buttermere Close

LN63NH

Blyton Road

LN60FR

Muirfield Close

LN60NR

Kemble Close

LN60BU

Appleby Way

LN60RA

Limeberry Place

LN60RH

Brooklands Way

LN60XH

Farrington Close

LN60FG

Furndown Court

LN60FQ

Carnoustie Drive

LN60PX

Woodfield Avenue

LN60QB

Jasmin Road

LN60YZ

Halton Close

LN60FZ

Goodwood Way

LN60PN

Camwood Crescent

LN60ST

Witchford Road

LN60SW

Wyton Close

LN63NR

Harlaxton Drive

LN60BS

Pinewood Crescent

LN60PG

Hickory Road

LN60SS

Witchford Close

LN60UN

Dellfield Close

LN60YU

Prestwick Close

LN60NW

Hazelwood Avenue

LN60FH

Epsom Close

LN60NN

Tulipwood Avenue

LN60SR

Snaith Close

LN60LN

Ringwood Close

LN60PF

Whitethorn Grove

LN60RJ

Cadwell Close

LN60YY

Henlow Close

LN60LT

Woodfield Avenue

LN60WE

Wentworth Way

LN60LY

Fir Tree Avenue

LN60NS

Luton Close

LN60PP

Camwood Crescent

LN60QY

Jasmin Road

LN60WD

Petersfield Close

LN60XQ

Rochester Drive

LN60XT

Grosvenor Avenue

LN60NB

Larchwood Crescent

LN60WF

Woodfield Avenue

LN60YH

Lilac Close

LN60FS

Pershore Way

LN60LP

Woodfield Avenue

LN60RP

Brooklands Close

LN60PD

Landmere Grove

LN60PL

Briar Close

LN60PZ

Spirea Approach

LN60EG

Cosford Close

LN60HS

Bawtry Close

LN60LH

Woodfield Avenue

LN60UL

Mallory Close

LN60XR

Wasdale Close

LN60NZ

Lydd Close

LN60SU

Chedburgh Close

LN60PT

Dellfield Avenue

LN60FX

Pembrey Close

LN60HP

Andover Close

LN60PE

Regent Avenue

LN60SD

Waltham Road

LN60SY

Lissett Close

LN60LS

Woodfield Close

LN60PS

Wheatfield Road

LN60QQ

Jasmin Road

LN60LR

Woodfield Avenue

LN60LZ

Elmwood Close

LN60SH

Woodfield Avenue

LN60NF

Larchwood Crescent

LN60PU

Salix Approach

LN63NP

Harlaxton Close

LN60LW

Woodfield Avenue

LN60NL

Larchwood Crescent

Data Sources

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