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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

LN60FT

Anglesey Close

LN60ND

Larchwood Crescent

LN60NY

Sturgate Close

LN60YN

Eastleigh Close

LN60PL

Briar Close

LN60LW

Woodfield Avenue

LN60PW

Ebony Grove

LN60XH

Farrington Close

LN60HR

Marham Close

LN60PT

Dellfield Avenue

LN60YU

Prestwick Close

LN60NB

Larchwood Crescent

LN60ST

Witchford Road

LN60FQ

Carnoustie Drive

LN60FH

Epsom Close

LN60FZ

Goodwood Way

LN60NJ

Oakwood Avenue

LN60XB

Uldale Close

LN60FP

Birchwood

LN60PD

Landmere Grove

LN60WB

Brockenhurst Close

LN60UL

Mallory Close

LN60PY

Jasmin Road

LN60QL

Roxborough Close

LN60XD

Malham Drive

LN63NP

Harlaxton Close

LN60NT

Leconfield Road

LN60FY

Rockingham Close

LN60UN

Dellfield Close

LN60FX

Pembrey Close

LN60TB

Cherry Blossom Court

LN60NS

Luton Close

LN63NQ

Blyton Grove

LN63NN

Brigg Close

LN60SY

Lissett Close

LN60PX

Woodfield Avenue

LN60SE

Aynsley Road

LN60LL

Sunfield Crescent

LN60PJ

Baywood Close

LN60FL

Epsom Close

LN60YB

Grasmere Way

LN60YJ

Snowberry Gardens

LN60LX

Pear Tree Close

LN60LP

Woodfield Avenue

LN60LY

Fir Tree Avenue

LN60JD

Birchwood Avenue

LN60PE

Regent Avenue

LN60NQ

Rosewood Close

LN60YQ

Cydonia Approach

LN60YH

Lilac Close

LN60XR

Wasdale Close

LN60LG

Ivywood Close

LN60FD

Greenock Way

LN63NL

Kelstern Close

LN60LU

Woodfield Avenue

LN60LH

Woodfield Avenue

LN60PU

Salix Approach

LN60SG

Kirmington Close

LN60LT

Woodfield Avenue

LN60XF

Chelsea Close

LN60BS

Pinewood Crescent

LN60QW

Skellingthorpe Road

LN60UJ

Burnmoor Close

LN60EQ

Dellfield Close

LN60SW

Wyton Close

LN60YT

Mildenhall Drive

LN60WA

Brecon Close

LN60LS

Woodfield Close

LN60XZ

Rydal Close

LN60PQ

Regent Avenue

Data Sources

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