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About

Minster ward sits at the heart of Lincoln, encompassing the historic uphill area dominated by the city's cathedral and castle. The ward's geography is defined by steep streets like Steep Hill, which connects the commercial lower city to this elevated historic quarter. This area functions as the primary civic and religious centre, with administrative buildings and the cathedral close situated within its boundaries.

The landscape is heavily influenced by the presence of Lincoln Cathedral, a medieval structure visible for miles. The ward includes the extensive grounds of the cathedral, the castle bailey, and surrounding cobbled precincts. Residential properties are interspersed among these ancient monuments, with the area maintaining a quiet, institutional character distinct from the busier shopping districts downhill.

Area overview

On average Minster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Minster is £45,644 per year. There are 5 schools in Minster: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Minster is home to around 8,254 people, with a population density of about 3,622.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Minster Population
8,254
Population density
3,622.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.86(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.5(+92%)
Shoplifting
27.87(+214%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(+45%)
Public order
9.21(+32%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,298
88.44%
Other White
370
4.48%
Other Asian
96
1.16%
African
82
0.99%
Other
66
0.8%
Total population: 8,252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,053
30.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,337
19.74%
No qualifications
1,256
18.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
895
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
687
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 6,773

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,034
29.47%
Social rents from council
940
26.79%
Owns with a mortgage
787
22.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
14.45%
Other social rented
94
2.68%
Total households: 3,509

Property prices in Minster

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Minster 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 Minster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£349,700
Flats10£140,750
Semi-Detached25£168,000
Terraced21£177,500

10 years median price trend in Minster

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

All postcodes in Minster

LN22JS

Longdales Road

LN24PF

Wragby Road

LN21QR

Church Lane

LN21AU

Boole Close

LN21RN

Bruce Road

LN22DX

Asterby Close

LN22GZ

Lissington Close

LN22JE

Laughton Way

LN22JG

Roughton Court

LN24AW

Greetwell Gate

LN24DS

Searby Road

LN22HY

Thurlby Crescent

LN13SN

Riseholme Road

LN21PU

Minster Yard

LN21QP

Middletons Field

LN22AN

Laughton Way North

LN22AY

Welton Gardens

LN22FW

Enid Close

LN22HX

Thurlby Crescent

LN22JT

Longdales Road

LN21RA

Nightingale Mews

LN22AX

Laughton Way North

LN24XB

Hawkshead Grove

LN13ET

Springfield Close

LN21BB

Marriner Crescent

LN24BE

Welland Close

LN24BS

Auden Close

LN13FA

Sandal Street

LN21RS

Nursery Grove

LN22BE

Welton Gardens

LN21RT

Nettleham Road

LN21SR

Broadway

LN22HB

Bilsby Close

LN21PS

Greestone Mount

LN21SJ

Nettleham Close

LN22ER

Laughton Way

LN22HE

Laughton Way

LN21PX

Minster Yard

LN13DR

St Johns Road

LN21SH

Broadway

LN21PN

Eastgate

LN21RR

Nettleham Road

LN22EF

Sudbrooke Drive

LN22FP

Graham Taylor Way

LN22EB

Brattleby Crescent

LN22FQ

Imp Close

LN21PZ

Exchequer Gate

LN21QW

Church Lane

LN24BW

Mainwaring Road

LN21PW

Greestone Place

LN21LU

Steep Hill

LN24PG

Wragby Road

LN21NS

Lindum Road

LN21QH

East Bight

LN22AG

Nocton Drive

LN22AU

Laughton Way North

LN22DU

Sudbrooke Drive

LN22HZ

Laughton Way

LN24BQ

Lee Road

LN21QF

Cottesford Place

LN24PJ

Egerton Road

LN13DG

St Johns Road

LN13SW

Thonock Close

LN21NP

Temple Gardens

LN21SP

Elvin Close

LN22HR

Cabourne Avenue

LN22HS

Barkston Gardens

LN13AR

Bailgate

LN21RP

Haffenden Road

LN22EZ

Laughton Way

LN24PE

St Giles Avenue

LN21NR

Lindum Road

LN21QA

Eastgate

LN22FY

Bilsby Close

LN22JZ

Longdales Place

LN24AA

Eastgate

LN22AH

Swaby Close

LN22AZ

Hardwick Place

LN22DS

Sudbrooke Drive

LN22DW

Hackthorn Place

LN22EE

Minster

LN22EY

Rolleston Close

LN22HW

Laughton Way

LN13DH

Lillys Road

LN21PL

Minster Yard

LN22DQ

Sudbrooke Drive

LN24BL

Mainwaring Road

LN22EP

Blankney Crescent

LN21SN

Broadway

LN22EU

Laughton Way

LN22JX

Laughton Mews

LN24AP

St Leonards Lane

LN13DD

Newport

LN22AR

Laughton Way North

LN22DN

Fiskerton Drive

LN21PF

Lindum Road

LN21RJ

Manor Road

LN22AF

Broxholme Gardens

LN22DP

Torrington Road

LN22EA

Carlton Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.