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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 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

Median price£359,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £485K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £359,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Lincoln area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £718,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lincoln over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£387,500£292
Semi-Detached8£257,500£301
Terraced6£192,500£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lincoln

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lincoln.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,995£178,000£147,000
2017£335,000£205,000£202,500
2018£330,000£189,750£187,500
2019£330,250£207,500£187,000
2020£335,000£198,000£208,500
2021£425,000£231,000£200,000
2022£392,000£255,475£280,000
2023£395,000£270,000£312,500
2024£375,000£247,500£199,000
2025£387,500£253,000£205,000
2026£490,000£254,500£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lincoln.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lincoln.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£211£189
2017£246£227£232
2018£240£206£231
2019£247£213£243
2020£267£252£262
2021£265£258£305
2022£322£319£319
2023£339£311£289
2024£288£259£228
2025£301£257£218
2026£242£347£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lincoln.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lincoln in the last year.

All postcodes in Lincoln

NR204DZ

Lincoln

NR204DY

Rougholme Close

NR192QR

Holt Road

NR204TD

Beetley Grange

NR204BU

The Paddocks

NR204PE

Thompson Close

NR204HW

Church Road

NR204QA

Rectory Road

NR204GB

Abram Court

NR204TE

Willow Court

NR204FA

Lawrence Way

NR204LA

Lord Crescent

NR204LQ

East Crescent

NR192NF

Dickfools Lane

NR204NR

Greengate

NR204DB

School Road

NR204AB

Church Road

NR204LT

Dereham Road

NR204TX

East Crescent

NR204FG

Panhard Drive

NR204NY

Elsing Road

NR192LZ

Swaffham Road

NR204EP

Bittering Street

NR204EW

Bittering Street

NR204RN

Farrow Close

NR204EG

Bilney Road

NR204BP

Elmham Road

NR204UU

Beetley Meadows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.