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Lincoln

About

Lincoln is a historic city in the East Midlands, known for its medieval architecture and hilltop cathedral. The city is divided into the uphill area, home to the cathedral and castle, and the downhill area with the modern city center. The River Witham flows through the city, connecting it to the surrounding countryside.

Lincoln has a mix of old and new, with Roman ruins, Victorian buildings, and contemporary developments. The university adds a student population, while the industrial areas contribute to the local economy. The surrounding Lincolnshire countryside is mostly flat and agricultural, with farmland and small villages.

Area overview

On average Lincoln has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lincoln is £36,571 per year. There are 44 schools in Lincoln: 24 primary (3 Outstanding and 16 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

137

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

19.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lincoln Population

103,813

Population density

2,908.9 per km²

Demographics

British

85,891

82.74%

Other White

8,818

8.49%

Other Asian

1,147

1.1%

African

1,094

1.05%

Other

948

0.91%

Total population: 103,814

Housing

Owns outright

11,092

26.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

10,634

25.02%

Owns with a mortgage

10,374

24.41%

Social rents from council

7,162

16.85%

Other social rented

1,791

4.21%

Total households: 42,506

Property prices in Lincoln

Based on 1,043 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 in Lincoln area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,240,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	218	£290,000	£184,625	£230,000	£358,300	£550,750
Flats	99	£117,500	£79,350	£96,000	£150,000	£266,500
Semi-Detached	340	£186,000	£120,000	£165,000	£225,438	£313,375
Terraced	386	£158,000	£95,475	£128,125	£190,000	£279,375

10 years price trend in Lincoln

All wards in Lincoln

Abbey

Birchwood

Boultham

Carholme

Castle

Glebe

Hartsholme

Minster

Moorland

Park

Witham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail