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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

LN13DH

Lillys Road

LN13LT

Burton Road

LN13XY

Newport

LN21QA

Eastgate

LN11RX

Hewson Road

LN24AP

St Leonards Lane

LN13PS

Anzio Crescent

LN24PH

Wragby Road

LN21SL

Bruce Close

LN13SP

Riseholme Road

LN13HU

Castle Street

LN11SQ

Newsums Villas

LN13BN

Drury Lane

LN13HW

Upper Saxon Street

LN13NF

Yarborough Crescent

LN13US

Dunkirk Road

LN13BB

Lillicrap Court

LN11PX

Allison Street

LN21SW

Broadway Close

LN13UA

Wingrave Street

LN11LT

Ely Street

LN22JS

Longdales Road

LN11EW

Long Leys Road

LN13DZ

Newport

LN13UQ

Marne Gardens

LN13BJ

Union Road

LN21PZ

Exchequer Gate

LN13JU

Aldreth Villas

LN21QR

Church Lane

LN22HA

Laughton Way

LN24BA

Greetwell Close

LN24AS

The Cloisters

LN24LB

Deacon Road

LN24AA

Eastgate

LN21PP

Greestone Place

LN13EU

Jubilee Court

LN21AX

Marriner Court

LN13HF

Rasen Lane

LN22JW

Aubourn Avenue

LN11EQ

Long Leys Road

LN11EH

Garden Court

LN13BF

Cecil Street

LN21NR

Lindum Road

LN13JY

Burton Road

LN11SD

Fleet Street

LN24PT

Wragby Road

LN13ED

Kenneth Street

LN24AB

Eastgate Close

LN11AB

Carram Way

LN21RN

Bruce Road

LN13JP

Burton Mews

LN13HB

Chestnut Street

LN13JQ

Mill Road

LN13HX

Carlton Street

LN13NJ

Upper Long Leys Road

LN21QJ

Church Lane

LN11AX

Milfoil Avenue

LN13UJ

Dunkirk Road

LN13DX

Newport

LN13DJ

Ernest Terrace

LN13DW

Newport

LN13LX

Yarborough Crescent

LN21QS

Northgate

LN24BB

Greetwell Place

LN21RU

Nettleham Road

LN13LW

Burton Road

LN24FL

Fulford Court

LN13PX

Anzio Crescent

LN24AD

Langworthgate

LN24BQ

Lee Road

LN13EX

The Colosseum

LN11NH

Blenheim Mews

LN21PT

Greestone Place

LN22BX

Laughton Way

LN24BS

Auden Close

LN13LU

Yarborough Crescent

LN22JN

Ravendale Drive

LN21LY

Christ'S Hospital Terrace

LN13NE

Yarborough Crescent

LN11AD

Manrico Drive

LN13JN

Kingsley Street

LN21LZ

Ventnor Terrace

LN11PR

Moor Street

LN21NS

Lindum Road

LN21BB

Marriner Crescent

LN13AS

Westgate

LN11WB

Tapin Close

LN13ET

Springfield Close

LN12BG

Saxilby Road

LN13BQ

Westgate

LN13AY

Cuthberts Yard

LN24AT

Monks Manor Drive

LN13UN

Blenheim Square

LN24AE

Eastgate

LN11WD

Mitchell Drive

LN24AY

Ancaster Avenue

LN13JH

Mill Road

LN13HR

Mildmay Street

LN21QH

East Bight

LN13TZ

Westcliffe Street

Data Sources

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