Postcode LN1 3EL is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cathedral & West Common area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cathedral & West Common is £49,948 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whittons Park.
Cathedral & West Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Cathedral & West Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN1 3EL.
Cathedral & West Common near LN1 3EL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whittons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittons Park |
| 0.4 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wickham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wickham Gardens |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £254,975 |
| Flats | 8 | £144,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the LN1 3EL postcode area, located within Cathedral & West Common, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LL | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Countdown | Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LL | Walking directions to Countdown |
| 0.2 mi | Westgate Stores | Chapel Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3BQ | Walking directions to Westgate Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Burton Food & Wine | Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LW | Walking directions to Burton Food & Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.