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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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	20	£187,000	£151,854	£175,000	£282,500	£566,925
Semi-Detached	26	£175,000	£110,000	£160,250	£295,000	£422,250
Flats	10	£140,750	£69,925	£88,750	£217,500	£374,950
Detached	24	£366,250	£216,000	£332,125	£485,000	£613,925

10 years median price trend in Minster

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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