Postcode LN1 1BQ is located in an urban city, within the Carholme ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cathedral & West Common area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cathedral & West Common is £49,948 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittons Park.
Cathedral & West Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Cathedral & West Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cathedral & West Common is £49,948 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from LN1 1BQ.
Cathedral & West Common near LN1 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whittons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittons Park |
| 0.3 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Carholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,884 up to £627,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £344,750 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £218,000 | £245 |
| Terraced | 65 | £196,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 7 | £146,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £248,000 | £141,500 | £176,500 | £148,000 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £153,000 | £157,295 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | £274,250 | £162,875 | £197,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £275,500 | £241,500 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £328,500 | £160,750 | £192,500 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £336,250 | £155,000 | £176,500 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £333,500 | £157,250 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £303,500 | £154,000 | £200,000 | £191,750 |
| 2024 | £352,750 | £127,000 | £221,000 | £188,000 |
| 2025 | £382,500 | £155,000 | £219,250 | £197,000 |
| 2026 | £388,500 | £285,500 | £217,500 | £181,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £211 | £162 | £174 |
| 2017 | £200 | £241 | £176 | £164 |
| 2018 | £201 | £275 | £188 | £181 |
| 2019 | £197 | £283 | £186 | £188 |
| 2020 | £251 | £232 | £205 | £196 |
| 2021 | £243 | £258 | £236 | £210 |
| 2022 | £250 | £222 | £225 | £226 |
| 2023 | £240 | £208 | £279 | £199 |
| 2024 | £258 | £200 | £234 | £217 |
| 2025 | £249 | £264 | £234 | £225 |
| 2026 | £461 | £235 | £257 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 103, Newland Street West, Lincoln, LN1 1QD | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 40, Moor Street, Lincoln, LN1 1PR | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | John West Garage, Woodstock Street, Lincoln, LN1 1PT | Other | Freehold | £1,600,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2025 | 29, Wellington Street, Lincoln, LN1 1PN | Flats | Leasehold | £119,156 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | 30, Gresham Street, Lincoln, LN1 1PZ | Other | Freehold | £162,000 |
In the LN1 1BQ postcode area, located within Cathedral & West Common, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dhindsa Stores | Hampton Street, Lincoln, LN1 1HJ | Walking directions to Dhindsa Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Derwent Street, Lincoln, LN1 1RU | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 18A Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 20 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Westgate Stores | Chapel Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3BQ | Walking directions to Westgate Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN1 1BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lesley Joan Allinson
Carholme - Elected 7 May 2026
Hamish Falconer
Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN1 1BQ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LN1 1BQ in Cathedral & West Common is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LN1 1BQ, including The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln (Good), The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good) and Lincolnshire Secure Unit. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN1 1BQ is Lincoln, about 1,208 m away.
LN1 1BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN1 1BQ is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lesley Joan Allinson (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.