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LN5 7YA

Eastern Terrace

Boultham

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Detailed insights for LN5 7YA

Overview

Postcode LN5 7YA is located in an urban city, within the Boultham ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Boultham & New Boultham area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boultham & New Boultham is £48,063 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Mark's Square.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Boultham & New Boultham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Boultham & New Boultham has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Boultham & New Boultham is £48,063 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN5 7YA.

Flood risk

Low

Boultham & New Boultham near LN5 7YA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN5 7YA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Walking directions to Lincoln

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN5 7YA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Mark's SquareSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Square

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
11,942.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.99(+95%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.8(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
11(+48%)
Public order
3.44(-50%)
Shoplifting
3.44(-60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
77.54%
Other White
36
9.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.67%
Chinese
7
1.87%
Other Asian
5
1.34%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
92
30.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
27.54%
No qualifications
45
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
58.99%
Owns outright
27
19.42%
Owns with a mortgage
23
16.55%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Shared ownership
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Boultham

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £240K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Boultham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boultham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£230,000£257
Semi-Detached40£230,000£257
Terraced24£177,500£207
Flats23£123,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boultham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boultham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,850£152,950£159,000£155,995
2017£180,000£107,500£169,500£135,000
2018£207,500£172,500£174,975£138,750
2019£185,000£160,975£180,000£131,250
2020£238,500£106,000£190,000£158,000
2021£258,000£124,500£196,000£172,500
2022£282,500£116,500£220,000£157,500
2023£251,000£130,000£205,000£146,000
2024£250,000£106,000£215,000£142,500
2025£249,500£151,500£230,000£182,000
2026£161,000£118,000£205,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boultham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boultham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£212£169£168
2017£203£181£186£149
2018£204£262£193£164
2019£254£246£192£157
2020£226£182£202£177
2021£228£185£214£177
2022£241£184£219£204
2023£233£205£234£168
2024£263£177£244£175
2025£256£172£247£247
2026£230£183£254£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boultham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 7YA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 7YA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 20253, Riverside Lawns, Lincoln, LN5 8GAFlatsLeasehold£134,000
24 Mar 20251C, Riverside Lawns, Lincoln, LN5 8GAFlatsLeasehold£160,000
18 Mar 202684, Vernon Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QTTerracedFreehold£116,000
18 Dec 20258, Peppercorn Close, Lincoln, LN6 7EHTerracedFreehold£195,000
30 Oct 20258, Peppercorn Close, Lincoln, LN6 7EHTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the LN5 7YA postcode area, located within Boultham & New Boultham, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN5 7YA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySir Francis Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableAthena SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 7YA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN5 7YA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlBoultham Park Road, Lincoln, LN6 7DAWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 mikrakowiak european foodHigh Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QGWalking directions to krakowiak european food
0.2 miOne StopAlfred Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QBWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miPremier448 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8HZWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miSuper Lincs116 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PRWalking directions to Super Lincs

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 LN5 7YA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Nigel Currie

Boultham - 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
WardBoulthamE05010786
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boultham & New BoulthamE02005449
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 008FE01034692
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN5 7YA

Is LN5 7YA (Boultham & New Boultham) safe?

The area around LN5 7YA records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LN5 7YA?

The median sale price around LN5 7YA in Boultham & New Boultham is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN5 7YA?

There are 8 schools close to LN5 7YA, including The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Athena School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LN5 7YA?

The closest station to LN5 7YA is Lincoln, about 896 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN5 7YA?

LN5 7YA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN5 7YA (Boultham & New Boultham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN5 7YA is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Nigel Currie (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.