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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
44.56(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.03(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.55(+96%)
Public order
5.6(-19%)
Other theft
4.93(-14%)
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Birchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £510,000.

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
Flats9£105,000
Terraced27£162,000
Semi-Detached38£182,500
Detached30£285,500

10 years median price trend in Birchwood

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

All postcodes in Birchwood

LN60FR

Muirfield Close

LN60XJ

Rochester Drive

LN60XW

Teesdale Close

LN60PG

Hickory Road

LN60QJ

Belgravia Close

LN60PF

Whitethorn Grove

LN60PP

Camwood Crescent

LN60YW

Staverton Crescent

LN60YY

Henlow Close

LN60SX

Langer Close

LN60JB

Birchwood Avenue

LN60EH

Dellfield Court

LN60BW

Melrose Lane

LN60NF

Larchwood Crescent

LN60XY

Sandwell Drive

LN60SS

Witchford Close

LN60LJ

Woodfield Avenue

LN60YA

Thirlmere Way

LN60XG

Euston Close

LN60EG

Cosford Close

LN60NL

Larchwood Crescent

LN60XQ

Rochester Drive

LN60WE

Wentworth Way

LN60SD

Waltham Road

LN60NW

Hazelwood Avenue

LN60FG

Furndown Court

LN60LN

Ringwood Close

LN60NZ

Lydd Close

LN60NH

Larchwood Crescent

LN60RJ

Cadwell Close

LN60YR

Jasmin Road

LN63NG

Blyton Close

LN60NA

Larchwood Crescent

LN60YD

Buttermere Close

LN60QF

Cassia Green

LN60QD

Clematis Approach

LN60YS

Aberporth Drive

LN60XE

Malham Close

LN60QH

Chalgrove Way

LN60YE

Ennerdale Close

LN60SN

Snetterton Close

LN60YP

Chivenor Close

LN60YX

Alness Close

LN60FE

Turnbury Close

LN60QB

Jasmin Road

LN60SQ

Graveley Close

LN60LR

Woodfield Avenue

LN60SJ

Aldergrove Crescent

LN60PZ

Spirea Approach

LN60FW

Silverstone Road

LN60XL

Denby Dale Close

LN60HS

Bawtry Close

LN60WF

Woodfield Avenue

LN60HT

Lyneham Close

LN60BU

Appleby Way

LN60PN

Camwood Crescent

LN60SH

Woodfield Avenue

LN60RA

Limeberry Place

LN63NJ

Kelstern Road

LN60HW

Hurn Close

LN60RP

Brooklands Close

LN60HP

Andover Close

LN60YG

Farrington Crescent

LN60FN

Truro Drive

LN60YL

Birchwood

LN60PR

Dellfield Avenue

LN60WD

Petersfield Close

LN60SU

Chedburgh Close

LN60SP

Elvington Road

LN60NX

Brough Close

LN60QE

Cydonia Approach

LN60SZ

Elvington Close

LN60PS

Wheatfield Road

LN60NE

Lancewood Gardens

LN60PH

Camwood Crescent

LN60RW

Orchard Close

LN60NR

Kemble Close

LN60QQ

Jasmin Road

LN60NG

Willow Tree Gardens

LN63NH

Blyton Road

LN60QA

Syringa Green

LN60SL

Aldergrove Close

LN60SA

Waltham Close

LN63NW

Brigg Grove

LN60NU

Leconfield Close

LN60XT

Grosvenor Avenue

LN60QN

Shaftesbury Avenue

LN60FJ

Epsom Road

LN60FB

Kingsdown Road

LN60SR

Snaith Close

LN60NN

Tulipwood Avenue

LN60YZ

Halton Close

LN60NP

Satinwood Close

LN60YF

Eton Close

LN60FS

Pershore Way

LN60RH

Brooklands Way

LN60LZ

Elmwood Close

LN60QG

Durham Close

LN60QY

Jasmin Road

LN63NR

Harlaxton Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.