Postcode LN2 5EF 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, roughly 1.8× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell is £40,399 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 54.8% 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 5EF.
Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell near LN2 5EF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Arboretum |
| 0.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £365,000 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £178,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 65 | £155,000 | £169 |
| Flats | 23 | £125,000 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN2 5EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 118, Cannon Street, Lincoln, LN2 5EF | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 60, Stamp End, Lincoln, LN2 5DP | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 3, Thomas Street, Lincoln, LN2 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 2, Thomas Street, Lincoln, LN2 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 26, John Street, Lincoln, LN2 5BH | Terraced | Freehold | £83,000 |
In the LN2 5EF postcode area, located within Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN2 5EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-Op | Belmont Street, Lincoln, LN2 5JP | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 0.3 mi | mini market | Belmont Street, Lincoln, LN2 5JP | Walking directions to mini market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Unit 2 St Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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 |
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 5EF, 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
The area around LN2 5EF records about 171 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.
The median sale price around LN2 5EF in Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell is £149,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LN2 5EF, including Lincoln College (Good), Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School (Good) and Lincoln UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN2 5EF is Lincoln, about 761 m away.
LN2 5EF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN2 5EF 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).
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.