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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

LN13JE

Mount Street

LN13LA

Naam Place

LN13NJ

Upper Long Leys Road

LN21PH

Pottergate

LN21PJ

Minster Yard

LN21SG

Broadway

LN22EX

Aubourn Avenue

LN22JW

Aubourn Avenue

LN24PT

Wragby Road

LN13DF

Newport

LN13HJ

Woburn Avenue

LN13PS

Anzio Crescent

LN24ZT

Ironestone Close

LN13UD

Mons Road

LN21QG

Eastgate

LN24AU

Monks Manor Court

LN24DL

Lime Kiln Way

LN11AL

Maidment Drive

LN13BE

West Bight

LN13NF

Yarborough Crescent

LN13NG

Yarborough Road

LN24AD

Langworthgate

LN11PU

Blenheim Road

LN11PX

Allison Street

LN13HB

Chestnut Street

LN13HT

Olive Street

LN13JR

Carisbrooke Close

LN13NN

Burton Road

LN13DP

Newport

LN13GA

Castle Hill

LN13HQ

Saxon Street

LN13UH

Burton Road

LN21PP

Greestone Place

LN11AH

Vindex Close

LN11ND

Rosebery Avenue

LN13AD

Castle

LN13AQ

College Close

LN13AX

St Paul's Lane

LN13LP

Castle

LN13UW

Burton Road

LN11AD

Manrico Drive

LN11AU

Madden Close

LN11PP

Drake Street

LN13LF

Upper Long Leys Road

LN21RH

Nettleham Road

LN11BQ

Newland Street West

LN11EB

Albion Crescent

LN11QD

Newland Street West

LN13FD

Minster

LN13JW

Windmill View

LN22JJ

Rothwell Road

LN24FL

Fulford Court

LN13DN

Newport

LN13DW

Newport

LN13JN

Kingsley Street

LN13JZ

Burton Road

LN13WT

Burton Cliffe

LN21LZ

Ventnor Terrace

LN25LZ

Clarina Street

Data Sources

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