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About

Lincoln ward encompasses a primarily rural expanse in the northern section of Breckland district. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, scattered woodland, and the distinctive, sandy soil of the Brecks. Settlement is focused around several small villages, including North and South Pickenham, creating a quiet, dispersed community. The area's history is deeply tied to farming and forestry, shaping its open and tranquil character.

A notable historical feature is the substantial earthworks of a medieval motte and bailey castle situated near South Pickenham. The ward is crossed by the ancient Peddars Way long-distance trail, which follows a Roman road through this heathland terrain. This path provides a direct link to the area's past, traversing a landscape that feels removed from more developed parts of Norfolk.

Area overview

On average Lincoln has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lincoln is £51,947 per year. There are 2 schools in Lincoln: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lincoln is home to around 5,467 people, with a population density of about 104.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lincoln Population
5,467
Population density
104 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.3(-54%)
Public order
4.21(-18%)
Other theft
2.74(-50%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,176
94.63%
Other White
115
2.1%
Other Asian
39
0.71%
Irish
26
0.48%
African
18
0.33%
Total population: 5,470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,167
25.16%
No qualifications
879
18.95%
Level 3 (A level)
877
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
752
16.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
519
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 4,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,112
49.64%
Owns with a mortgage
587
26.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
200
8.93%
Other social rented
156
6.96%
Other forms of private rent
148
6.61%
Total households: 2,240

Property prices in Lincoln

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Lincoln area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £720,000.

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
Terraced9£212,000
Detached37£387,500
Semi-Detached9£256,000

10 years median price trend in Lincoln

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lincoln.

All postcodes in Lincoln

NR192LU

Hulver Street

NR204SP

Harker's Lane

NR204TR

Home Farm Close

NR204JR

River View

NR204NW

Loombe Close

NR204NT

Norwich Road

NR204UY

Halfpenny Lane

NR204LU

Dereham Road

NR204FZ

Shrubland Drive

NR204SY

Lincoln

NR192LR

Abbey Close

NR204HX

The Drift

NR192RH

Litcham Road

NR204TB

Spinney Close

NR204DR

Bittering Street

NR204BW

Elmham Road

NR204AR

Litcham Road

NR204PF

Hannah Road

NR204EU

Chequers Lane

NR204EB

Bittering Street

NR192RS

Hoe Road

NR204ER

Stoney Lane

NR192QF

Church Lane

NR204DJ

Holt Road

NR192NG

Lincoln

NR204FE

Melton Close

NR204SR

Meadow Close

NR192ND

Dickfool's Lane

NR204TA

Maple Close

NR192NE

Station Road

NR204NP

Manns Lane

NR204PP

Gooseberry Hill

NR204HR

Beech Road

NR204LZ

Cullum Close

NR204BQ

Mill Lane

NR192QL

Park Farm Cottages

NR204NX

Frogs Hall Lane

NR204JT

Elsing Road

NR204PN

Primrose Square

NR204PD

Rectory Road

NR204FT

Brandon Close

NR204QB

Mill Street

NR204NG

Hilton Road

NR204PB

Town Street

NR192RW

Ostrich Lane

NR204LY

Bennett Road

NR204BD

Spring Lane

NR204AF

Two Oaks Close

NR204LD

Central Drive

NR204LH

East Crescent

NR204ND

Greengate

NR204TW

Sweetbriar Gardens

NR204HL

Fakenham Road

NR204BZ

Church Road

NR204JZ

Campbell Drive

NR204NS

Woodgate Lane

NR204DH

Common Lane

NR204NL

Howard Close

NR192RL

Litcham Road

NR204HE

Gressenhall Road

NR192QG

Dereham Road

NR204LN

Rayner Drive

NR204LG

North Avenue

NR204LS

Stone Road

NR192LX

Swaffham Road

NR204DT

The Green

NR204DE

Hall Road

NR204DS

Bridge Street

NR204PH

Ward Crescent

NR204FH

Magnolia Mews

NR204NA

Banham Drive

NR204HA

Fakenham Road

NR204EL

Gresley Close

NR204TN

Lodge Farm Meadows

NR204HD

Fakenham Road

NR204ED

The Oaks

NR204HP

Fakenham Road

NR192RN

Chapel Road

NR192NB

Manor Drift

NR204ES

Church Lane

NR204JP

Birch Avenue

NR204LX

Greengate

NR192RJ

Honeypot Lane

NR204HT

Fakenham Road

NR204GD

Merryfield Close

NR204GU

Rectory Road

NR204HG

Bittering Street

NR204EN

Common Drift

NR204LP

Park Road

NR204UD

Wensum Gardens

NR204DD

Fisher's Lane

NR192LY

Swaffham Road

NR204GE

Liberator Close

NR204FB

Highfields Meadow

NR204NU

Woodgate

NR192NH

Grange Road

NR204FL

Lilac Mews

NR192QE

Old Bridge

NR204PU

Hoe Road South

NR204NH

Rump Close

Data Sources

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