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Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck Population

11,350

Population density

3,314.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,440

91.96%

Other White

416

3.66%

Other Asian

0.69%

Irish

0.49%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.46%

Total population: 11,353

Economics

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

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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	23	£155,000	£127,750	£134,670	£175,000	£199,200
Detached	43	£270,000	£191,000	£222,500	£330,000	£398,400
Semi-Detached	68	£226,250	£165,000	£200,000	£260,375	£333,625

10 years median price trend in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck

All postcodes in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck

LN68FB

Rivermead

LN67JP

Moorland Way

LN59XE

Lavender Close

LN67JB

Constable Close

LN59BB

Calder Road

LN58TL

Strahane Close

LN67LH

Prenton Close

LN68BQ

St Margarets Close

LN68BW

Hykeham Road

LN68AU

Southland Drive

LN59TY

Larne Road

LN58SN

Helsby Road

LN59XA

Primrose Close

LN59TT

Clare Close

LN59AU

Renfrew Close

LN67LL

Astwick Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail