Postcode LN2 5BY is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell is £40,399 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Arboretum.
Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell is £40,399 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN2 5BY.
Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell near LN2 5BY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Arboretum |
| 0.3 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's | Small | Walking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £147,250 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 34 | £116,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £184,250 |
| Terraced | 62 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the LN2 5BY postcode area, located within Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN2 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-Op | Belmont Street, Lincoln, LN2 5JP | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 0.2 mi | mini market | Belmont Street, Lincoln, LN2 5JP | Walking directions to mini market |
| 0.3 mi | Maximal | Milman Road, Lincoln, LN2 5PG | Walking directions to Maximal |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 53-57 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1BA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Unit 2 St Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HA | Walking directions to Premier |
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 LN2 5BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Ian Colin Christopher
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Hamish Falconer
Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.