Postcode LN5 8BJ is located in an urban city, within the Park ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Pelham Bridge & South Common area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pelham Bridge & South Common is £37,785 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Malandry Closes.
Pelham Bridge & South Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Pelham Bridge & South Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pelham Bridge & South Common is £37,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN5 8BJ.
Pelham Bridge & South Common near LN5 8BJ 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 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Malandry Closes | Medium | Walking directions to Malandry Closes |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £405,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £352,500 | £229 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £149,500 | £254 |
| Terraced | 85 | £135,000 | £169 |
| Flats | 12 | £104,000 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169,725 | £89,500 | £124,000 | £94,000 |
| 2017 | £173,500 | £62,500 | £128,025 | £98,000 |
| 2018 | £207,800 | £90,000 | £110,000 | £104,000 |
| 2019 | £272,000 | £99,250 | £127,000 | £106,500 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £90,000 | £139,000 | £107,500 |
| 2021 | £329,950 | £99,950 | £142,250 | £117,500 |
| 2022 | £199,950 | £107,500 | £153,000 | £127,500 |
| 2023 | £296,000 | £110,000 | £160,000 | £128,000 |
| 2024 | £165,000 | £107,000 | £162,750 | £124,100 |
| 2025 | £382,500 | £103,000 | £145,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £104,000 | £139,500 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122 | £154 | £137 | £115 |
| 2017 | £183 | £368 | £157 | £123 |
| 2018 | £194 | £150 | £134 | £131 |
| 2019 | £170 | £149 | £147 | £129 |
| 2020 | £208 | £154 | £166 | £131 |
| 2021 | £226 | £172 | £174 | £145 |
| 2022 | £260 | £174 | £209 | £160 |
| 2023 | £224 | £184 | £204 | £159 |
| 2024 | £199 | £162 | £228 | £158 |
| 2025 | £227 | £167 | £221 | £157 |
| 2026 | £242 | £196 | £234 | £179 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 8BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | 63, St Botolphs Crescent, Lincoln, LN5 8BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £212,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 2, The Park, Lincoln, LN5 8EB | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 3, Edward Street, Lincoln, LN5 8AY | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 12, Bell Street, Lincoln, LN5 8AX | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 44, Henley Street, Lincoln, LN5 8BA | Terraced | Freehold | £111,700 |
In the LN5 8BJ postcode area, located within Pelham Bridge & South Common, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-Op Tealby Street Food Store | 14-16 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8BS | Walking directions to Co-Op Tealby Street Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 448 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8HZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Boultham Park Road, Lincoln, LN6 7DA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | krakowiak european food | High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QG | Walking directions to krakowiak european food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Alfred Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QB | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 LN5 8BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sally Anne Horscroft
Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Hamish Falconer
Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN5 8BJ records about 159 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 LN5 8BJ in Pelham Bridge & South Common is £133,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LN5 8BJ, 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.
The closest station to LN5 8BJ is Lincoln, about 1,141 m away.
LN5 8BJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,785 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 LN5 8BJ is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sally Anne Horscroft (Green Party).
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.