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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 147 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
Flats17£146,500
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

LN11QT

West Parade

LN13SP

Riseholme Road

LN24AS

The Cloisters

LN24AY

Ancaster Avenue

LN21AX

Marriner Court

LN13AL

St Pauls Lane

LN24BJ

Lee Road

LN24FG

Greetwell Close

LN11LU

Aldermans Walk

LN13BN

Drury Lane

LN13EP

Williamson Street

LN13HL

Gray Street

LN21QL

Stonefield Avenue

LN24AF

Barratts Close

LN24BN

Massey Road

LN11AZ

Iris Crescent

LN12BG

Saxilby Road

LN13AP

Bailgate

LN13NL

Naam Grove

LN21SW

Broadway Close

LN22EQ

Longdales Road

LN22HA

Laughton Way

LN11EP

Carram Close

LN11FS

Long Leys Road

LN13PW

Anzio Green

LN13EE

Newport

LN13SL

Riseholme Road

LN21BH

Palmer Road

LN21QE

James Street

LN11NH

Blenheim Mews

LN11RU

Carholme Road

LN13JY

Burton Road

LN13XY

Newport

LN21LY

Christ'S Hospital Terrace

LN24PA

Wragby Road

LN13DB

Newport Court

LN13JT

Osborne Close

LN13LN

Burton Road

LN21PR

Greestone Terrace

LN21QU

Minster

LN21RW

Nettleham Road

LN22JN

Ravendale Drive

LN13AN

Bailgate

LN13HY

Wilson Street

LN13JL

Turner Street

LN24PH

Wragby Road

LN25ND

Bernard Street

LN13EB

Anderson Lane

LN13LT

Burton Road

LN13LW

Burton Road

LN13UN

Blenheim Square

LN13UP

Burton Road

LN21RQ

Nettleham Road

LN13JD

Albany Street

LN13TY

Caenby Street

LN22BU

Ravendale Drive

LN24PL

Wragby Road

LN24RZ

Admiral Walk

LN11AP

Elton Close

LN21SL

Bruce Close

LN22JR

Longdales Road

LN24BH

Lee Road

LN13BG

Westgate

LN13HE

Rasen Lane

LN13PU

Anzio Walk

LN13BB

Lillicrap Court

LN13DY

Longdales Road

LN13DZ

Newport

LN13PP

Anzio Terrace

LN11ED

Albion Close

LN13AA

Castle Hill

LN13AT

Cecil Street

LN13JU

Aldreth Villas

LN13LU

Yarborough Crescent

LN13TH

Stainton Gardens

LN21SQ

Broadway

LN13DL

Williamson Street

LN13EX

The Colosseum

LN13LL

Burton Road

LN21RU

Nettleham Road

LN22JH

Harpswell Road

LN13HG

Harrison Place

LN13UE

Arras Close

LN24BF

Wain Well Mews

LN11AJ

Fordham Drive

LN13LX

Yarborough Crescent

LN21PY

Minster Yard

LN24AE

Eastgate

LN11BD

Iris Crescent

LN11EE

Long Leys Road

LN11LT

Ely Street

LN13UG

Mons Road

LN22BT

Laughton Way

LN13EH

Good Lane

LN13JB

Waldeck Street

LN21NN

Lindum Road

LN21RE

Nettleham Road

LN11SL

Derwent Street

LN13AJ

Gordon Road

LN13BJ

Union Road

Data Sources

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