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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 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
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
21.94(-36%)
Shoplifting
16.83(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.39(-19%)
Other theft
3.52(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-53%)
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

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck 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 Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£245,000
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached54£226,250
Terraced17£155,000

10 years median price trend in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck.

Data Sources

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