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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.

All postcodes in Lincrest

NG334EW

Back Lane

NG334AE

Bourne Road

NG334BY

Wood End

NG334DQ

Main Street

NG334HQ

Lincrest

NG334ES

Scotland Lane

NG334EL

Rosemary Rise

NG334HR

Church Lane

NG334DZ

Dark Lane

NG334BP

Chapel Hill

NG334EH

East End

NG334HA

Lenton Road

NG334EU

Bitchfield Road

NG334BE

High Street

NG334AY

Somerby Road

NG323LU

High Dike

NG323LR

Main Street

NG334BH

Crown Hill

NG334HH

Lincrest

NG334AD

Bourne Road

NG323LY

Blacksmith Lane

NG323LT

Main Street

NG334EG

Paddock Rise

NG334AP

Grantham Road

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.