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LN2 4BB

Greetwell Place

Abbey

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Detailed insights for LN2 4BB

Overview

Postcode LN2 4BB is located in an urban city, within the Abbey 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 359.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Arboretum.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
360
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cathedral & West Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cathedral & West Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 359.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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 LN2 4BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Cathedral & West Common near LN2 4BB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN2 4BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miArboretumLargeWalking directions to Arboretum

Area Profile

Population
481
Population density
2,275.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
199.33(+479%)
Shoplifting
139.13(+1501%)
Anti-social behaviour
96.32(+470%)
Public order
55.52(+702%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.42(+269%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
371
77.62%
Other White
40
8.37%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
14
2.93%
Indian
10
2.09%
Caribbean
10
2.09%
Total population: 478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
112
23.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
109
23.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
69
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
51
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 471

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
26
44.83%
Owns with a mortgage
17
29.31%
Owns outright
12
20.69%
Social rents from council
2
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.72%
Total households: 58

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£149,000
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £205K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £149,000 (about £183 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £810,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£365,000£260
Semi-Detached11£178,000£235
Terraced65£155,000£169
Flats23£125,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,000£114,250£155,500£105,000
2017£239,250£105,000£139,950£112,750
2018£267,000£92,000£165,000£113,750
2019£253,500£112,000£196,250£115,000
2020£260,000£116,625£166,250£120,000
2021£270,500£116,000£215,000£132,000
2022£295,000£117,500£200,250£133,000
2023£321,000£119,500£178,000£134,000
2024£330,000£115,000£217,500£139,750
2025£360,000£117,000£180,000£146,750
2026£366,875£129,250£178,000£175,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£167£153£127
2017£164£192£142£125
2018£201£232£169£127
2019£188£198£175£130
2020£206£183£173£131
2021£211£205£195£150
2022£247£204£198£151
2023£262£174£209£159
2024£243£187£226£165
2025£263£188£212£169
2026£263£198£265£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN2 4BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN2 4BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 20252, Fulford Court, Lincoln, LN2 4FLTerracedFreehold£175,000
18 Jun 202513, Admiral Walk, Lincoln, LN2 4RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
12 Jun 202528, Admiral Walk, Lincoln, LN2 4RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,500
16 Jan 202650, Greetwell Close, Lincoln, LN2 4BATerracedFreehold£195,000
15 May 202670, Wragby Road, Lincoln, LN2 4PHDetachedFreehold£435,600

Schools

In the LN2 4BB postcode area, located within Cathedral & West Common, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN2 4BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLincoln Christ's Hospital SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLincoln Monks Abbey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurseryThe Lincoln St Giles Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN2 4BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN2 4BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Extra186 Wragby Road, Lincoln, LN2 4QQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miAldi260-266 Wragby Road, Lincoln, LN2 4PXWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miPoziomka166a Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5PNWalking directions to Poziomka
0.4 miMaximalMilman Road, Lincoln, LN2 5PGWalking directions to Maximal
0.4 mimonks food cityToronto Street, Lincoln, LN2 5LAWalking directions to monks food city

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 LN2 4BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Ian Colin Christopher

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardAbbeyE05010784
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cathedral & West CommonE02005444
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 003AE01026125
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN2 4BB

Is LN2 4BB (Cathedral & West Common) safe?

The area around LN2 4BB records about 360 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 LN2 4BB?

The median sale price around LN2 4BB in Cathedral & West Common is £149,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN2 4BB?

There are 13 schools close to LN2 4BB, including Lincoln Christ's Hospital School (Good), Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School (Good) and The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN2 4BB?

LN2 4BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,272 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN2 4BB (Cathedral & West Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN2 4BB is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Ian Colin Christopher (Liberal Democrats).

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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.