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About

Boultham ward lies on the southern edge of Lincoln city centre, primarily bordered by the River Witham to the north and the railway line to the south. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. Its western boundary is formed by the South Common, a large expanse of open grassland. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities, serving its settled population.

A notable local landmark is Boultham Park, a Victorian-era green space with a lake, conservatory, and community hub. The area is functionally connected to the city centre and industrial estates via the Tritton Road corridor. The presence of the river and the common provides consistent green boundaries, defining the ward's physical character within the wider urban area.

Area overview

On average Boultham has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boultham is £47,991 per year. There are 3 schools in Boultham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Boultham is home to around 11,258 people, with a population density of about 1,818.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boultham Population
11,258
Population density
1,818.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.9(+48%)
Shoplifting
43.17(+397%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.64(+129%)
Public order
13.68(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,865
78.74%
Other White
842
7.48%
Chinese
269
2.39%
African
205
1.82%
Other Asian
150
1.33%
Total population: 11,258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,795
46.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,248
22%
No qualifications
1,044
10.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
897
8.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
5.78%
Total 16+ residents: 10,220

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
918
27.95%
Owns outright
881
26.82%
Owns with a mortgage
815
24.81%
Social rents from council
261
7.95%
Other social rented
255
7.76%
Total households: 3,285

Property prices in Boultham

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £240K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Boultham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boultham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£230,000£257
Semi-Detached40£230,000£257
Terraced24£177,500£207
Flats23£123,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boultham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boultham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,850£152,950£159,000£155,995
2017£180,000£107,500£169,500£135,000
2018£207,500£172,500£174,975£138,750
2019£185,000£160,975£180,000£131,250
2020£238,500£106,000£190,000£158,000
2021£258,000£124,500£196,000£172,500
2022£282,500£116,500£220,000£157,500
2023£251,000£130,000£205,000£146,000
2024£250,000£106,000£215,000£142,500
2025£249,500£151,500£230,000£182,000
2026£161,000£118,000£205,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boultham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boultham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£212£169£168
2017£203£181£186£149
2018£204£262£193£164
2019£254£246£192£157
2020£226£182£202£177
2021£228£185£214£177
2022£241£184£219£204
2023£233£205£234£168
2024£263£177£244£175
2025£256£172£247£247
2026£230£183£254£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boultham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.