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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 82 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
82
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
42.65(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.47(+92%)
Shoplifting
28.23(+225%)
Public order
10.78(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.57(+29%)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,950,000.

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
Terraced20£187,000
Semi-Detached26£175,000
Flats10£140,750
Detached24£366,250

10 years median price trend in Minster

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

All postcodes in Minster

LN24AD

Langworthgate

LN22AE

Woodhall Drive

LN21SP

Elvin Close

LN22JJ

Rothwell Road

LN22BG

Welton Gardens

LN22DA

Thoresway Drive

LN22JG

Roughton Court

LN21RL

Manor Close

LN24AW

Greetwell Gate

LN22BS

Stapleford Avenue

LN22EY

Rolleston Close

LN22HU

Thurlby Crescent

LN22DW

Hackthorn Place

LN24XD

Troutbeck Close

LN22EU

Laughton Way

LN21BB

Marriner Crescent

LN22EW

Blankney Crescent

LN24GZ

Hammond Road

LN22DX

Asterby Close

LN22AD

Sudbrooke Drive

LN22HT

Barkston Gardens

LN21QH

East Bight

LN21PH

Pottergate

LN24DN

Nettleham Road

LN22FQ

Imp Close

LN21SR

Broadway

LN22JH

Harpswell Road

LN22FP

Graham Taylor Way

LN24PE

St Giles Avenue

LN21RP

Haffenden Road

LN24PJ

Egerton Road

LN22EA

Carlton Grove

LN22JT

Longdales Road

LN22AN

Laughton Way North

LN13SW

Thonock Close

LN21RR

Nettleham Road

LN24BF

Wain Well Mews

LN22DH

Wellingore Road

LN22ER

Laughton Way

LN22JW

Aubourn Avenue

LN22EP

Blankney Crescent

LN13XY

Newport

LN24AB

Eastgate Close

LN21QP

Middletons Field

LN24AP

St Leonards Lane

LN22DG

Woodhall Drive

LN22FW

Enid Close

LN13DS

Newport

LN13BY

Masons Close

LN21NP

Temple Gardens

LN21RQ

Nettleham Road

LN22HL

Laughton Way

LN24DS

Searby Road

LN22AS

Laughton Way North

LN21BH

Palmer Road

LN22AZ

Hardwick Place

LN13EP

Williamson Street

LN22JP

Cabourne Court

LN22FT

Harmston Close

LN21AU

Boole Close

LN22BQ

Apley Close

LN22BU

Ravendale Drive

LN21RT

Nettleham Road

LN22HX

Thurlby Crescent

LN22JU

Longdales Road

LN21SJ

Nettleham Close

LN22HA

Laughton Way

LN21NN

Lindum Road

LN22EB

Brattleby Crescent

LN13DJ

Ernest Terrace

LN22BH

Waddingworth Grove

LN22HZ

Laughton Way

LN21AX

Marriner Court

LN22HF

Gayton Close

LN22DT

Dunston Close

LN22BZ

Laughton Way

LN24AA

Eastgate

LN25SH

Wragby Road

LN13DF

Newport

LN21RE

Nettleham Road

LN13DH

Lillys Road

LN13DD

Newport

LN24BS

Auden Close

LN22ES

Laughton Way

LN22DY

Laughton Way

LN22DR

Stapleford Avenue

LN21QL

Stonefield Avenue

LN21QU

Minster

LN21QW

Church Lane

LN22JQ

Woodhall Drive

LN22DU

Sudbrooke Drive

LN13SN

Riseholme Road

LN22FL

Ashlar Close

LN22AT

Laughton Way North

LN22DN

Fiskerton Drive

LN22ET

Bassingham Crescent

LN24BQ

Lee Road

LN24DT

Searby Road

LN22JR

Longdales Road

LN21LU

Steep Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.