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LN1 3JU

Aldreth Villas

Castle

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Overview

Postcode LN1 3JU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittons Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Cathedral & West Common has a high 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.

Crime level

9/10

Cathedral & West Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN1 3JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Cathedral & West Common near LN1 3JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 3JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Walking directions to Lincoln

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN1 3JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhittons ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittons Park
0.4 miLiquorice ParkSmallWalking directions to Liquorice Park
0.1 miWickham GardensSmallWalking directions to Wickham Gardens

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
12,469.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.39(+69%)
Shoplifting
52.02(+499%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.52(+158%)
Public order
19.11(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.08(+35%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
88.03%
Other White
12
3.88%
Bangladeshi
5
1.62%
African
5
1.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
36.52%
Level 3 (A level)
92
32.62%
No qualifications
29
10.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
44.85%
Owns outright
31
22.79%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.12%
Other social rented
10
7.35%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Castle

Median price£194,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £245K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £194,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£373,000£312
Semi-Detached27£210,000£253
Terraced49£180,000£232
Flats8£151,840£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,250£120,000£141,500£142,500
2017£314,000£122,500£157,500£142,000
2018£325,000£131,000£155,000£135,000
2019£193,500£131,500£149,000£152,500
2020£243,000£122,500£153,750£150,000
2021£369,950£162,500£169,000£162,500
2022£367,500£134,375£197,250£176,000
2023£252,500£139,975£176,000£188,750
2024£281,000£130,000£200,000£180,000
2025£366,000£143,680£195,000£182,250
2026£417,250£170,000£167,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£230£178£171
2017£210£219£195£172
2018£212£190£184£176
2019£236£203£182£186
2020£210£205£204£179
2021£239£270£211£205
2022£298£218£236£223
2023£280£235£223£215
2024£264£225£265£208
2025£305£222£253£235
2026£319£232£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 3JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 3JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 20256, Saxon Street, Lincoln, LN1 3HQTerracedFreehold£195,000
20 Oct 202523, Rasen Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3EZTerracedFreehold£190,000
27 Mar 202617, Hereward Street, Lincoln, LN1 3EWTerracedFreehold£215,000
28 Nov 202512, Saxon Street, Lincoln, LN1 3HNTerracedFreehold£182,000
19 Dec 202518, Rasen Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,950

Schools

In the LN1 3JU postcode area, located within Cathedral & West Common, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN1 3JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestgate AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMount Street AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableBishop Grosseteste UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 3JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN1 3JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLincolnshire Co-opBurton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LLWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.1 miCountdownBurton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LLWalking directions to Countdown
0.2 miWestgate StoresChapel Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3BQWalking directions to Westgate Stores
0.2 miBurton Food & WineBurton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LWWalking directions to Burton Food & Wine
0.5 miDhindsa StoresHampton Street, Lincoln, LN1 1HJWalking directions to Dhindsa Stores

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 3JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helena Mair

Castle - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardCastleE05010788
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathedral & West CommonE02005444
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 003DE01026148
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN1 3JU

Is LN1 3JU (Cathedral & West Common) safe?

The area around LN1 3JU records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3JU?

The median sale price around LN1 3JU in Cathedral & West Common is £194,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN1 3JU?

There are 17 schools close to LN1 3JU, including Westgate Academy (Good), Mount Street Academy (Outstanding) and Bishop Grosseteste University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LN1 3JU?

The closest station to LN1 3JU is Lincoln, about 1,416 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN1 3JU?

LN1 3JU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,726 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN1 3JU (Cathedral & West Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN1 3JU is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helena Mair (Labour 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.