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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 107 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
107
Deprivation level
4/10
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
61.14(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.68(+87%)
Shoplifting
27.08(+205%)
Public order
13.58(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.83(+32%)
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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Cathedral & West Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,240,000.

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
Detached29£380,000
Flats16£143,250
Semi-Detached26£220,250
Terraced75£185,000

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

LN13UQ

Marne Gardens

LN21NS

Lindum Road

LN21QH

East Bight

LN24BQ

Lee Road

LN13EN

Saxon Villas

LN11SH

Carholme Road

LN13AZ

Chapel Lane

LN13BF

Cecil Street

LN13UJ

Dunkirk Road

LN21QF

Cottesford Place

LN24PJ

Egerton Road

LN11PT

Woodstock Street

LN13DG

St Johns Road

LN21NP

Temple Gardens

LN21SP

Elvin Close

LN24AX

Greetwell Road

LN24BP

Greetwell Close

LN25NL

Frederick Street

LN13AR

Bailgate

LN13HU

Castle Street

LN13US

Dunkirk Road

LN21RP

Haffenden Road

LN22EZ

Laughton Way

LN24PE

St Giles Avenue

LN11AT

Dorrigan Close

LN13EQ

St Nicholas Street

LN13FB

Castle

LN21NR

Lindum Road

LN21QA

Eastgate

LN22JZ

Longdales Place

LN24AA

Eastgate

LN25NF

Laceby Street

LN13AU

Cecil Street

LN13JG

Mount Street

LN11DZ

Industrial Cottages

LN13DH

Lillys Road

LN21PL

Minster Yard

LN24BD

Abbey

LN24BL

Mainwaring Road

LN11DG

Oakleigh Drive

LN11SR

Roman Wharf

LN21SN

Broadway

LN24AP

St Leonards Lane

LN11SD

Fleet Street

LN11WA

Granely Close

LN13DD

Newport

LN13PX

Anzio Crescent

LN24BA

Greetwell Close

LN24LB

Deacon Road

LN11AQ

Vigo Close

LN11PR

Moor Street

LN11RX

Hewson Road

LN13ND

Burton Road

LN13UF

Mons Road

LN21PF

Lindum Road

LN21RJ

Manor Road

LN13DS

Newport

LN13DJ

Ernest Terrace

LN13DQ

Newport

LN11BH

Angelica Road

LN11WB

Tapin Close

LN11WD

Mitchell Drive

LN13HX

Carlton Street

LN13JH

Mill Road

LN13UL

Cambrai Close

LN21RF

Nettleham Road

LN21RG

The Grove

LN11AF

Bendigo Close

LN11AY

Angelica Road

LN11PY

Allison Place

LN21QD

James Street

LN11AS

Benbow Way

LN11NS

Carholme

LN13EA

College Close

LN13HR

Mildmay Street

LN13UB

Burton Road

LN11AG

Mercer Drive

LN11AN

Berilldon Drive

LN13EW

Hereward Street

LN13HA

Rasen Lane

LN11AB

Carram Way

LN21QS

Northgate

LN13HD

Rasen Lane

LN25UA

Abbey

LN13ES

Newport

LN21RL

Manor Close

LN22BX

Laughton Way

LN24AB

Eastgate Close

LN13AY

Cuthberts Yard

LN13JA

Wilson Street

LN21QJ

Church Lane

LN21QT

Northgate

LN25SH

Wragby Road

LN11DU

Albion Close

LN11EW

Long Leys Road

LN21PT

Greestone Place

LN22JU

Longdales Road

LN24GG

Greetwell Gate

LN25RZ

Winnowsty Lane

LN11AR

Midia Close

Data Sources

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