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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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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
Terraced20£178,750

10 years median price trend in Minster

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

All postcodes in Minster

LN13DS

Newport

LN13DJ

Ernest Terrace

LN21RF

Nettleham Road

LN21RG

The Grove

LN22BH

Waddingworth Grove

LN22BY

Laughton Way

LN22DB

Hatcliffe Gardens

LN22HG

Redbourne Drive

LN21QD

James Street

LN22DH

Wellingore Road

LN24XA

Burneside Close

LN22BZ

Laughton Way

LN21QS

Northgate

LN22FT

Harmston Close

LN22HP

Cabourne Avenue

LN21RL

Manor Close

LN22BX

Laughton Way

LN24AB

Eastgate Close

LN22DY

Laughton Way

LN21QJ

Church Lane

LN21QT

Northgate

LN22HL

Laughton Way

LN25SH

Wragby Road

LN21PT

Greestone Place

LN22AE

Woodhall Drive

LN22DR

Stapleford Avenue

LN22EW

Blankney Crescent

LN22HN

Laughton Way

LN22JD

Burwell Close

LN22JU

Longdales Road

LN24DT

Searby Road

LN24GG

Greetwell Gate

LN25RZ

Winnowsty Lane

LN24AS

The Cloisters

LN21AX

Marriner Court

LN24BJ

Lee Road

LN13EP

Williamson Street

LN21QL

Stonefield Avenue

LN22DT

Dunston Close

LN22JL

Manton Road

LN24AF

Barratts Close

LN24BN

Massey Road

LN21SW

Broadway Close

LN22AP

Ingleby Crescent

LN22EQ

Longdales Road

LN22HA

Laughton Way

LN22HF

Gayton Close

LN22HH

Laughton Way

LN21BH

Palmer Road

LN21QE

James Street

LN22FX

Bilsby Close

LN13XY

Newport

LN21LY

Christ'S Hospital Terrace

LN22BD

Welton Gardens

LN24PA

Wragby Road

LN21PR

Greestone Terrace

LN21QU

Minster

LN21RW

Nettleham Road

LN22BG

Welton Gardens

LN22DJ

Edlington Close

LN22DL

Willingham Avenue

LN22JN

Ravendale Drive

LN13BY

Masons Close

LN21RQ

Nettleham Road

LN22AS

Laughton Way North

LN22ED

Sturton Close

LN22BU

Ravendale Drive

LN24PL

Wragby Road

LN21SL

Bruce Close

LN22JR

Longdales Road

LN24BH

Lee Road

LN24DN

Nettleham Road

LN24GR

Flavian Road

LN22DD

Welbourn Gardens

LN22JQ

Woodhall Drive

LN13DY

Longdales Road

LN22AD

Sudbrooke Drive

LN24HJ

Harpers Road

LN21SQ

Broadway

LN13DL

Williamson Street

LN21RU

Nettleham Road

LN22JH

Harpswell Road

LN22AJ

Woodhall Drive

LN22HU

Thurlby Crescent

LN24BF

Wain Well Mews

LN21PY

Minster Yard

LN22AT

Laughton Way North

LN22BA

Welton Gardens

LN22HQ

Haydor Avenue

LN24AE

Eastgate

LN22BT

Laughton Way

LN22DA

Thoresway Drive

LN22GF

Cathedral View Court

LN22JP

Cabourne Court

LN24XD

Troutbeck Close

LN21NN

Lindum Road

LN21RE

Nettleham Road

LN22AW

Laughton Way North

LN22DZ

Asterby Close

LN22FL

Ashlar Close

Data Sources

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