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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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 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
Detached29£285,000
Flats8£90,000
Semi-Detached35£182,000
Terraced28£162,500

10 years median price trend in Birchwood

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

All postcodes in Birchwood

LN60XJ

Rochester Drive

LN60FD

Greenock Way

LN60JD

Birchwood Avenue

LN60PH

Camwood Crescent

LN60PY

Jasmin Road

LN60NQ

Rosewood Close

LN60XW

Teesdale Close

LN63NN

Brigg Close

LN60FN

Truro Drive

LN60LX

Pear Tree Close

LN60NE

Lancewood Gardens

LN60FL

Epsom Close

LN60FT

Anglesey Close

LN60XZ

Rydal Close

LN60YQ

Cydonia Approach

LN63NQ

Blyton Grove

LN60FB

Kingsdown Road

LN60PW

Ebony Grove

LN60SA

Waltham Close

LN60YN

Eastleigh Close

LN60YS

Aberporth Drive

LN60FP

Birchwood

LN60HR

Marham Close

LN60NG

Willow Tree Gardens

LN60XY

Sandwell Drive

LN60JB

Birchwood Avenue

LN60QJ

Belgravia Close

LN60SP

Elvington Road

LN60YR

Jasmin Road

LN63NG

Blyton Close

LN60NH

Larchwood Crescent

LN60YE

Ennerdale Close

LN60YP

Chivenor Close

LN60FY

Rockingham Close

LN60SL

Aldergrove Close

LN60TB

Cherry Blossom Court

LN60YA

Thirlmere Way

LN60YF

Eton Close

LN60FJ

Epsom Road

LN60NY

Sturgate Close

LN60WA

Brecon Close

LN60XF

Chelsea Close

LN63NW

Brigg Grove

LN60UJ

Burnmoor Close

LN60YB

Grasmere Way

LN60NX

Brough Close

LN60FE

Turnbury Close

LN60BW

Melrose Lane

LN60QW

Skellingthorpe Road

LN60XB

Uldale Close

LN60YT

Mildenhall Drive

LN60HT

Lyneham Close

LN60LL

Sunfield Crescent

LN60SN

Snetterton Close

LN60PJ

Baywood Close

LN60QN

Shaftesbury Avenue

LN60HW

Hurn Close

LN60ND

Larchwood Crescent

LN60YJ

Snowberry Gardens

LN60QD

Clematis Approach

LN60QE

Cydonia Approach

LN60XL

Denby Dale Close

LN60EQ

Dellfield Close

LN60NU

Leconfield Close

LN60SZ

Elvington Close

LN60NT

Leconfield Road

LN60NA

Larchwood Crescent

LN60SG

Kirmington Close

LN60WB

Brockenhurst Close

LN60XG

Euston Close

Data Sources

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