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About

Witham ward encompasses a primarily residential area on the western side of Lincoln city centre. It is bordered by the historic Brayford Waterfront to the east and extends into quieter suburban streets. The ward includes part of the University of Lincoln's main campus, integrating student life with established local communities. Housing is a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern developments, with local shops and services concentrated along key roads like Carholme Road.

The area is defined by its proximity to the open water and industrial heritage of Brayford Pool, a major inland marina. Public green spaces are provided by the nearby West Common. Transport links are central, with the city's main railway station situated within the ward's boundaries. This creates a practical, mixed-use environment where academic, residential, and transport functions converge.

Area overview

On average Witham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witham is £48,251 per year. There are 5 schools in Witham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witham is home to around 8,136 people, with a population density of about 3,433.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witham Population
8,136
Population density
3,433.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.83(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.51(+27%)
Shoplifting
14.75(+70%)
Public order
6.76(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-26%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,506
92.26%
Other White
283
3.48%
Other Asian
55
0.68%
Irish
40
0.49%
Indian
35
0.43%
Total population: 8,136

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,585
23.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,320
19.94%
No qualifications
1,173
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,056
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
807
12.19%
Total 16+ residents: 6,619

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,290
37.94%
Owns outright
1,257
36.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
11.29%
Social rents from council
210
6.18%
Other social rented
195
5.74%
Total households: 3,400

Property prices in Witham

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Witham 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 Witham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£270,000
Semi-Detached51£225,000
Terraced20£155,000

10 years median price trend in Witham

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

All postcodes in Witham

LN58SU

Malvern Close

LN68AJ

Gregg Hall Close

LN58RY

Witham

LN68DE

Manor Leas Close

LN59BD

Carral Close

LN58SY

Snowdon Close

LN59UG

Harwich Close

LN68AL

Toynton Close

LN68AD

Hykeham Road

LN58SE

Chiltern Road

LN68DH

Chapter Close

LN68AZ

Poplar Court

LN58SQ

Lannimore Close

LN68AA

Hykeham Road

LN59AT

Correen Close

LN68RN

Pavillion Gardens

LN58RT

Holly Street

LN68BQ

St Margarets Close

LN59UQ

Weymouth Close

LN68BY

Grange Crescent

LN58TD

Foyle Close

LN59UL

Ryecroft

LN58SR

Broughton Gardens

LN59TW

Sperrin Close

LN68BT

Grange Crescent

LN58RS

Holly Street

LN59BA

Calder Road

LN58SF

Lannimore Close

LN59AF

Brant Road

LN68AH

Gregg Hall Crescent

LN58TE

Coleraine Close

LN68RP

Newark Road

LN68AG

Branston Close

LN58RL

Brant Road

LN59BB

Calder Road

LN58ST

Calder Road

LN59TL

Calder Road

LN68AP

Hykeham Road

LN59AY

Mourn Terrace

LN58SD

Chiltern Road

LN58RP

Cedar Avenue

LN59AS

Cullin Close

LN59AP

Bradbury Avenue

LN59UD

Heysham Close

LN68AF

Somersby Close

LN58SZ

Lurgan Close

LN59TN

Walbury Close

LN58SB

Chiltern Road

LN59UA

Larne Road

LN58TJ

Syston Grove

LN58RZ

Parker Avenue

LN59XH

Juniper Close

LN58TQ

Helsby Road

LN68BZ

Ingham Close

LN58TB

Lisburn Close

LN58SA

Calder Road

LN58TH

Bangor Close

LN68DG

Abbottsford Way

LN59AZ

Horner Close

LN59UP

Larne Road

LN68BE

Hykeham Road

LN59XA

Primrose Close

LN68FE

Rivermead

LN68AQ

Gregg Hall Crescent

LN58TL

Strahane Close

LN58SS

Calder Road

LN59TS

Glendon Close

LN68DA

Grange Crescent

LN59UW

Southdown

LN58RU

Holly Close

LN68AE

Gregg Hall Crescent

LN68AR

Hykeham Road

LN68AU

Southland Drive

LN68BP

Hykeham Road

LN68FD

Rivermead Close

LN59AW

Renfrew Road

LN59XB

Bluebell Close

LN58RN

Manse Avenue

LN59TY

Larne Road

LN58RH

Newark Road

LN68RZ

Newark Road

LN68BS

Hykeham Road

LN68RU

Newark Road

LN68AW

Hykeham Road

LN59AR

Sidlaw Grove

LN59TU

Kells Close

LN68BX

Glentham Close

LN59TT

Clare Close

LN68AB

Hykeham Road

LN58SN

Helsby Road

LN58TN

Dunmore Close

LN59UE

Calder Road

LN58SH

Brant Road

LN68BH

Hykeham Road

LN58SJ

Brant Road

LN59XF

Foxglove Way

LN68AT

Wallis Avenue

LN58SP

Broughton Gardens

LN58RJ

Laurel Close

LN58TG

Garrick Close

Data Sources

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