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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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 1,088 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Lincoln area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lincoln 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 Lincoln over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached225£285,000
Flats118£118,500
Semi-Detached349£195,000
Terraced396£158,000

10 years median price trend in Lincoln

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type 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: 16/11/2025.