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LN1 1SQ

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Carholme

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Overview

Postcode LN1 1SQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Liquorice Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Cathedral & West Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Cathedral & West Common is £49,948 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from LN1 1SQ.

Flood risk

Low

Cathedral & West Common near LN1 1SQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN1 1SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Walking directions to Lincoln

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN1 1SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLiquorice ParkSmallWalking directions to Liquorice Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
8,115.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
25.17(+190%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.96(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.66(+5%)
Public order
7.51(+9%)
Other theft
4.86(-15%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
82.79%
Other White
29
8.61%
Other Asian
9
2.67%
Chinese
4
1.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.89%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
140
45.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
100
32.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.44%
No qualifications
18
5.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
3.56%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
43.38%
Owns outright
44
32.35%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.12%
Other social rented
4
2.94%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Carholme

Median price£212,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £264K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£344,750£268
Semi-Detached10£218,000£245
Terraced65£196,000£218
Flats7£146,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 2025128 - 130, Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1SHOtherFreehold£700,000
04 Sept 2025144, Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1SHDetachedFreehold£270,000
19 Dec 202514, Fleet Street, Lincoln, LN1 1SDTerracedFreehold£160,000
28 Jul 20253, Fleet Street, Lincoln, LN1 1SDTerracedFreehold£191,290
18 Feb 202623, Severn Street, Lincoln, LN1 1SJTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the LN1 1SQ postcode area, located within Cathedral & West Common, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN1 1SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, LincolnVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, LincolnVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableLincolnshire Secure UnitSecure units

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 1SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN1 1SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLincolnshire Co-opDerwent Street, Lincoln, LN1 1RUWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.4 miDhindsa StoresHampton Street, Lincoln, LN1 1HJWalking directions to Dhindsa Stores
0.4 miSainsbury's Local18A Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district (2025-26).

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,759
Band C£2,010
Band D£2,261
Band E£2,763
Band F£3,266
Band G£3,768
Band H£4,522

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LN1 1SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lesley Joan Allinson

Carholme - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardCarholmeE05010787
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathedral & West CommonE02005444
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 003BE01026144
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN1 1SQ

Is LN1 1SQ (Cathedral & West Common) safe?

The area around LN1 1SQ 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.

What is the average house price near LN1 1SQ?

The median sale price around LN1 1SQ in Cathedral & West Common is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN1 1SQ?

There are 6 schools close to LN1 1SQ, 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.

What is the nearest station to LN1 1SQ?

The closest station to LN1 1SQ is Lincoln, about 1,492 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN1 1SQ?

LN1 1SQ 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).

Who represents LN1 1SQ (Cathedral & West Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN1 1SQ 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).

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.