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Cathedral & West Common

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About

The Cathedral & West Common area is centred on Lincoln Cathedral, a dominant medieval structure on a steep hill. The surrounding streets contain historic buildings, including the 12th-century Bishop's Palace. The area functions as the administrative and historic core of the city, housing the castle, cathedral close, and courts.

Immediately west lies the open grassland of West Common, a large public space bordering the River Witham. This area provides recreational fields and walking paths, with views back toward the cathedral on the skyline. The common is a preserved medieval grazing land, its open character directly contrasting with the dense, ancient architecture nearby.

Area overview

On average Cathedral & West Common has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathedral & West Common is £49,948 per year. There are 6 schools in Cathedral & West Common: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cathedral & West Common is home to around 13,625 people, with a population density of about 2,033.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cathedral & West Common Population
13,625
Population density
2,033.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.34(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.07(+90%)
Shoplifting
26.86(+209%)
Public order
13.65(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,624
85.29%
Other White
826
6.06%
African
153
1.12%
Other Asian
141
1.03%
Indian
121
0.89%
Total population: 13,628

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,663
39.48%
Level 3 (A level)
2,930
24.81%
No qualifications
1,343
11.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,326
11.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 11,810

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,797
31.06%
Owns outright
1,767
30.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,401
24.21%
Social rents from council
395
6.83%
Other forms of private rent
196
3.39%
Total households: 5,786

Property prices in Cathedral & West Common

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Cathedral & West Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cathedral & West Common 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 Cathedral & West Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£148,000
Detached37£385,000
Terraced95£184,000
Semi-Detached32£282,500

10 years median price trend in Cathedral & West Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathedral & West Common.

All postcodes in Cathedral & West Common

LN13LJ

Burton Road

LN11WA

Granely Close

LN24BD

Abbey

LN11ED

Albion Close

LN11AQ

Vigo Close

LN21QL

Stonefield Avenue

LN11EE

Long Leys Road

LN11BL

Blenheim Road

LN13LF

Upper Long Leys Road

LN11FS

Long Leys Road

LN25RZ

Winnowsty Lane

LN25LZ

Clarina Street

LN13AA

Castle Hill

LN24PA

Wragby Road

LN13AT

Cecil Street

LN13JA

Wilson Street

LN21LU

Steep Hill

LN11AZ

Iris Crescent

LN25NF

Laceby Street

LN22EQ

Longdales Road

LN11NB

West Parade

LN13HA

Rasen Lane

LN24AH

Queensway

LN24RZ

Admiral Walk

LN13HZ

Wilson Street

LN13LL

Burton Road

LN24ZT

Ironestone Close

LN11AL

Maidment Drive

LN21BH

Palmer Road

LN11SR

Roman Wharf

LN11EJ

Long Leys Road

LN11SA

Norfolk Street

LN13AN

Bailgate

LN11AG

Mercer Drive

LN25QY

Sewell Road

LN21QG

Eastgate

LN13HG

Harrison Place

LN11AF

Bendigo Close

LN13DD

Newport

LN21RJ

Manor Road

LN11DZ

Industrial Cottages

LN25SH

Wragby Road

LN13JW

Windmill View

LN21QT

Northgate

LN11BE

Angelica Road

LN13JF

Mount Street

LN21AU

Boole Close

LN13HH

Gray Street

LN13HD

Rasen Lane

LN13JE

Mount Street

LN11DS

Long Leys Road

LN24BH

Lee Road

LN13AR

Bailgate

LN13UD

Mons Road

LN11DP

Long Leys Road

LN24BL

Mainwaring Road

LN22JH

Harpswell Road

LN11EP

Carram Close

LN24PJ

Egerton Road

LN13AJ

Gordon Road

LN11AE

Harricot Close

LN13NL

Naam Grove

LN24AF

Barratts Close

LN24DL

Lime Kiln Way

LN24BP

Greetwell Close

LN13AL

St Pauls Lane

LN13AX

St Paul's Lane

LN11BQ

Newland Street West

LN21PR

Greestone Terrace

LN21QU

Minster

LN13DY

Longdales Road

LN13ND

Burton Road

LN13DR

St Johns Road

LN13EE

Newport

LN13NN

Burton Road

LN13DQ

Newport

LN13EF

Vere Street

LN22EZ

Laughton Way

LN21RQ

Nettleham Road

LN13HL

Gray Street

LN13WT

Burton Cliffe

LN13JT

Osborne Close

LN21PY

Minster Yard

LN24PL

Wragby Road

LN13AZ

Chapel Lane

LN13TH

Stainton Gardens

LN11AP

Elton Close

LN11AN

Berilldon Drive

LN13BA

Chapel Lane

LN11DU

Albion Close

LN11SH

Carholme Road

LN24AU

Monks Manor Court

LN13LN

Burton Road

LN21SH

Broadway

LN22JJ

Rothwell Road

LN13HJ

Woburn Avenue

LN13LP

Castle

LN13EL

St Nicholas Street

LN13DE

Cecil Street

LN13UG

Mons Road

Data Sources

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