Postcode LN2 5RS is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 292.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 median sale price in Abbey is £155,000 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £215,875. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.7 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,992 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 292.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from LN2 5RS.
Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell near LN2 5RS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Arboretum | Large | Walking directions to Arboretum |
| 0.3 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's | Small | Walking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £360,000 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £213,750 | £235 |
| Terraced | 64 | £154,500 | £171 |
| Flats | 19 | £125,000 | £203 |
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 | £118,000 | £180,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £348,000 | £125,250 | £200,000 | £161,000 |
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 | £190 | £212 | £169 |
| 2026 | £264 | £186 | £242 | £172 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN2 5RS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 4, Lindum Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 5RP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £870,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, 14, Lindum Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 5RT | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 6, 14, Lindum Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 5RT | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Flat 3, 14, Lindum Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 5RT | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 6, Lindum Avenue, Lincoln, LN2 5JB | Terraced | Freehold | £81,000 |
In the LN2 5RS postcode area, located within Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Lincoln Minster School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN2 5RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Maximal | Milman Road, Lincoln, LN2 5PG | Walking directions to Maximal |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 53-57 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1BA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Unit 2 St Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HA | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN2 5RS, 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 5RS records about 293 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 5RS in Abbey is £155,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LN2 5RS, including Lincoln Minster School, The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy (Good) and Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LN2 5RS is Lincoln, about 1,092 m away.
LN2 5RS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,992 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 5RS 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).