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About

Lincrest ward encompasses a primarily residential area on the eastern edge of Grantham. The housing stock is a mix of interwar semis and more recent developments, creating neighbourhoods with established greenery. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads, shaping a contained community feel. The local economy is supported by several small retail parades catering to daily needs.

The ward includes the grounds of the former RAF Spitalgate, a significant historical site that now hosts various community and leisure facilities. This large, open space provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding housing estates. Public transport links connect residents to Grantham town centre and its mainline railway station, a key transport hub for the wider region.

Area overview

On average Lincrest has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lincrest is £52,987 per year. There are 2 schools in Lincrest: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lincrest is home to around 2,542 people, with a population density of about 23.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lincrest Population
2,542
Population density
23.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.44(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.39(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+38%)
Other theft
8.65(+52%)
Burglary
7.87(+136%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,411
94.88%
Other White
73
2.87%
Irish
14
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.28%
African
6
0.24%
Total population: 2,541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
805
36.83%
Level 3 (A level)
379
17.34%
No qualifications
321
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
311
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 2,186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
496
45.05%
Owns with a mortgage
331
30.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
148
13.44%
Social rents from council
73
6.63%
Other forms of private rent
39
3.54%
Total households: 1,101

Property prices in Lincrest

Median price£496,500
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £681K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £496,500 (about £283 per square foot) in Lincrest area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £843,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lincrest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£590,000£286
Semi-Detached2£290,000£301
Terraced3£165,000£153

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lincrest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lincrest.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,000£190,000£290,500
2017£377,500£153,500£105,500
2018£351,000£150,000£204,250
2019£300,000£215,000£115,000
2020£375,000£190,000£95,000
2021£425,000£199,975£320,000
2022£402,500£200,000£430,000
2023£392,500£247,500£146,000
2024£370,000£260,000£163,875
2025£650,000£195,000£279,000
2026£434,000£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lincrest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lincrest.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£138£148
2017£196£166£212
2018£211£166£184
2019£211£178£218
2020£202£184£97
2021£273£227£204
2022£289£238£256
2023£287£252£143
2024£253£234£165
2025£289£255£220
2026£286£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lincrest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Lincrest

Is Lincrest safe?

Lincrest records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lincrest?

The median sale price in Lincrest is £496,500 (about £283 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lincrest?

Lincrest has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lincrest?

Lincrest scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lincrest sits around rank 19,303 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lincrest?

The average household income in Lincrest is around £52,987 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lincrest?

Lincrest is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sarah Joan Trotter (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Lincrest

NG323NF

Hillside Bungalows

NG334DT

Ingoldsby Road

NG323LN

Main Street

NG323LX

Manor Barns

NG323LS

Church Lane

NG334DU

Corby Road

NG334DB

Church Lane

NG334BL

Peck Hill

NG334AA

Church Lane

NG334AG

School Lane

NG340TB

Moor Lane

NG334AS

Risewood Lane

NG334DL

School Lane

NG334EB

Lincrest

NG334EN

West End

NG334AW

Lincrest

NG334BS

Hall Close

NG334AJ

School Lane

NG334DS

Corby Road

NG334DA

Church Lane

NG334AZ

Somerby Road

NG334AB

Grantham Road

NG323NG

Church Lees

NG323AA

Bridge End Road

NG334HS

Church Lane

NG334AX

Crown Hill

NG323ND

Mill Lane

NG334AH

School Lane

NG323LP

Main Street

NG334HX

Stone Lane

NG340FE

Lenton Road

NG334BF

Humby Road

NG340TQ

Shepton Lane

NG340TD

Village Street

NG334ER

Main Street

NG323AQ

Mill Lane

NG334ED

Lincrest

NG340TA

Long Hollow

NG334AT

Lincrest

NG334BZ

Munton Fields

NG334JJ

Lincrest

NG340TE

Mill Lane

NG334DY

Main Street

NG340SZ

Moor Lane

NG340TJ

Folkingham Road

NG334HF

Church Road

NG323QE

Lincrest

NG340TH

Folkingham Road

NG334HN

Humby Road

NG334BJ

Paddock Close

NG334JA

Lincrest

NG334AN

The Chase

NG334DX

Corby Road

NG334AR

Grantham Road

NG334HE

Lincrest

NG334EA

Canner's Lane

NG334BN

Braceby Road

NG334BU

Grantham Road

NG323LZ

Long Row

NG323NA

Ancaster Lane

NG334EQ

Grantham Road

NG334HB

Ingoldsby Road

NG334EP

Grantham Road

NG323NB

Mill Lane

NG334BQ

High Street

NG323LW

Red Lane

NG334BX

Grantham Road

NG323NE

Green Lane

NG317TX

Farm Cottages

NG334HL

Lincrest

NG340TT

Church Fields

NG334AU

Lincrest

NG334DH

Ponton Road

NG334BG

High Street

NG334BD

Humby Road

NG334AF

Risewood Lane

NG334EJ

Main Street

NG334HJ

Lincrest

NG334HP

Lincrest

NG323AE

Bridge End Road

NG334HD

Hanby Road

NG334HW

Stone Lane

NG334DJ

St Andrews View

NG334DF

Dark Lane

NG334ET

Scotland Lane

NG334DR

Lincrest

NG334EY

Ingoldsby Road

NG340TZ

Sykes Lane

NG334DG

Main Street

NG340TF

Church Lane

NG334JH

Hall Lane

NG334DE

The Scullery

NG340TL

Church Lane

NG323AD

Bridge End Road

NG334EZ

Chapel Lane

NG334BW

Chapel Hill

NG334BT

School Lane

PE100RZ

Lincrest

NG334HG

Keisby Road

NG334AQ

School Lane

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.