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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Minster is £45,639 per year. The median sale price in Minster is £247,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £360,000. There are 4 schools in Minster: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Minster Population

8,254

Population density

3,622.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,298

88.44%

Other White

370

4.48%

Other Asian

1.16%

African

0.99%

Other

0.8%

Total population: 8,252

Economics

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

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

2.68%

Total households: 3,509

Property prices in Minster

Median price: £247,000

Price per sq ft: £236

Sales (last 12 months): 92

Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £360K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Minster area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Minster over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	30	£378,750	£284	£201,350	£299,963	£483,750	£607,500
Semi-Detached	39	£227,000	£225	£140,000	£163,500	£325,000	£401,750
Terraced	18	£171,500	£205	£147,750	£157,000	£190,000	£423,250
Flats	5	£87,500	£138	£67,600	£70,000	£100,000	£164,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Minster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minster.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£263,000	£118,500	£118,000	£135,750
2017	£333,000	£117,750	£122,000	£129,000
2018	£302,475	£160,000	£136,500	£134,000
2019	£275,000	£102,500	£139,000	£140,000
2020	£327,475	£150,500	£202,950	£135,000
2021	£352,500	£133,250	£170,000	£189,375
2022	£311,225	£162,500	£195,475	£195,000
2023	£389,000	£195,000	£177,500	£157,750
2024	£340,000	£210,000	£212,500	£167,475
2025	£385,000	£135,000	£195,000	£177,250
2026	£358,000	£93,750	£207,250	£176,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minster.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£216	£155	£152	£160
2017	£218	£150	£158	£158
2018	£249	£209	£178	£148
2019	£259	£163	£170	£178
2020	£251	£185	£222	£159
2021	£270	£186	£195	£183
2022	£304	£203	£239	£227
2023	£306	£223	£230	£224
2024	£293	£250	£262	£191
2025	£282	£172	£244	£224
2026	£286	£143	£223	£205

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district.

Band A£1,549

Band B£1,807

Band C£2,065

Band D£2,323

Band E£2,839

Band F£3,356

Band G£3,872

Band H£4,646

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Minster ward.

Local councillors

Joshua Todd Wells

Minster - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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Property prices in Minster

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Minster

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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