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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £265K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£260,000£276
Semi-Detached48£225,000£250
Terraced13£155,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,000£143,500£119,000
2017£188,250£153,000£117,750
2018£205,000£161,000£125,000
2019£187,475£176,500£129,000
2020£230,000£165,000£125,250
2021£239,000£184,500£137,000
2022£258,000£215,000£152,000
2023£276,000£216,250£146,000
2024£239,000£192,500£150,000
2025£262,500£228,750£155,000
2026£282,500£225,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£177£156
2017£196£180£173
2018£212£183£173
2019£215£197£186
2020£220£192£187
2021£229£213£212
2022£263£232£226
2023£252£235£208
2024£249£227£222
2025£258£235£219
2026£285£262£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Witham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.