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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

LN21RL

Manor Close

LN22JZ

Longdales Place

LN21RH

Nettleham Road

LN21SP

Elvin Close

LN13JR

Carisbrooke Close

LN11EA

Long Leys Road

LN24BF

Wain Well Mews

LN25NL

Frederick Street

LN13XB

Higson Road

LN11SE

Carholme Road

LN11PY

Allison Place

LN11DT

Long Leys Road

LN24BJ

Lee Road

LN13LY

Burton Road

LN11RU

Carholme Road

LN11BH

Angelica Road

LN24GG

Greetwell Gate

LN13JL

Turner Street

LN11SJ

Severn Street

LN25LY

Sewell Road

LN21SN

Broadway

LN21QE

James Street

LN24WH

Lime Kiln Way

LN11AW

Fulmen Close

LN24PF

Wragby Road

LN11PU

Blenheim Road

LN13EJ

Francis Street

LN11AR

Midia Close

LN13JB

Waldeck Street

LN11DX

Long Leys Road

LN13NQ

Yarborough Road

LN21SG

Broadway

LN21RG

The Grove

LN11PP

Drake Street

LN13UW

Burton Road

LN11NS

Carholme

LN13FD

Minster

LN13GA

Castle Hill

LN13PP

Anzio Terrace

LN24PE

St Giles Avenue

LN13DL

Williamson Street

LN21PH

Pottergate

LN25NE

Fairfield Street

LN22BT

Laughton Way

LN13HQ

Saxon Street

LN11BB

Meadowsweet Close

LN22JT

Longdales Road

LN13EG

Spital Street

LN11DG

Oakleigh Drive

LN11QD

Newland Street West

LN11EB

Albion Crescent

LN22JR

Longdales Road

LN11LU

Aldermans Walk

LN13EN

Saxon Villas

LN13NG

Yarborough Road

LN13EZ

Rasen Lane

LN21RE

Nettleham Road

LN13HS

Wake Street

LN24BW

Mainwaring Road

LN13HY

Wilson Street

LN13DF

Newport

LN11PN

Wellington Street

LN25NG

Horton Street

LN13PU

Anzio Walk

LN11WE

Oberon Close

LN13UF

Mons Road

LN11DY

Oakleigh Terrace

LN13EW

Hereward Street

LN21RA

Nightingale Mews

LN13UE

Arras Close

LN22EX

Aubourn Avenue

LN13JS

Buckfast Road

LN13AQ

College Close

LN13TY

Caenby Street

LN21PU

Minster Yard

LN21PS

Greestone Mount

LN13ES

Newport

LN13HT

Olive Street

LN22BU

Ravendale Drive

LN13AU

Cecil Street

LN21NN

Lindum Road

LN21QP

Middletons Field

LN11AJ

Fordham Drive

LN13BG

Westgate

LN13FB

Castle

LN11DR

Long Leys Road

LN13TX

Burton Road

LN21NP

Temple Gardens

LN13UP

Burton Road

LN13JG

Mount Street

LN21SJ

Nettleham Close

LN21QF

Cottesford Place

LN13LS

Burton Road

LN25ND

Bernard Street

LN13EQ

St Nicholas Street

LN24AW

Greetwell Gate

LN13LA

Naam Place

LN21RF

Nettleham Road

LN11AU

Madden Close

LN13JZ

Burton Road

Data Sources

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