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Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck

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About

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is a residential area located directly south of Lincoln city centre. It is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The neighbourhood is bordered by the River Witham to the west and the railway line to the east, giving it a defined geographical footprint.

A notable local feature is the Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, a series of former gravel pits now managed for wildlife. The area provides practical access to the city's amenities and major road links, with its housing serving a range of needs.

Area overview

On average Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is £48,464 per year. There are 5 schools in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is home to around 11,350 people, with a population density of about 3,314.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck Population
11,350
Population density
3,314.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.82(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.89(-12%)
Shoplifting
14.71(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-47%)
Public order
3.88(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,440
91.96%
Other White
416
3.66%
Other Asian
78
0.69%
Irish
56
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
52
0.46%
Total population: 11,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,257
24.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,796
19.19%
No qualifications
1,757
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,416
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,123
12%
Total 16+ residents: 9,357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,957
40.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,691
35.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
10.5%
Social rents from council
360
7.47%
Other social rented
213
4.42%
Total households: 4,821

Property prices in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck

Median price£229,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £275K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£270,000£272
Semi-Detached64£229,000£243
Terraced17£154,500£212
Flats1£117,500£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£145,000£119,000
2017£202,500£155,000£116,650
2018£199,950£160,000£125,000
2019£200,000£177,750£128,500
2020£230,000£165,000£125,500
2021£242,500£188,000£148,000
2022£259,975£211,000£152,000
2023£280,500£200,000£146,000
2024£245,000£195,750£147,500
2025£255,000£230,000£155,000
2026£270,000£226,500£134,340
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£171£156
2017£195£179£171
2018£212£184£175
2019£209£192£182
2020£219£192£187
2021£229£213£201
2022£257£227£226
2023£254£221£212
2024£249£219£223
2025£256£236£224
2026£281£258£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck 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.