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LN5 8FD

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Overview

Postcode LN5 8FD is located in an urban city, within the Park area of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Pelham Bridge & South Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 350.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× 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 median sale price in Park is £135,000 (around £170 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £163,000. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
351
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Pelham Bridge & South Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,703 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Pelham Bridge & South Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 350.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.7%

Approximately 37.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Pelham Bridge & South Common is £37,785 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN5 8FD.

Flood risk

No risk

Pelham Bridge & South Common near LN5 8FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN5 8FD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Walking directions to Lincoln

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN5 8FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAncient Church Yard Of St. Swithin'sSmallWalking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's
0.2 miSt Mark's SquareSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Square

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
2,391.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
177.39(+415%)
Anti-social behaviour
153.26(+807%)
Shoplifting
126.3(+1353%)
Public order
61.97(+796%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.8(+301%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
54.74%
Other White
46
19.83%
Roma
12
5.17%
Other Asian
10
4.31%
Other
10
4.31%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
35.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
22.58%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
41.56%
Social rents from council
49
31.82%
Other forms of private rent
13
8.44%
Owns outright
12
7.79%
Other social rented
9
5.84%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Park

Median price: £135,000
Price per sq ft: £170
Sales (last 12 months): 130
Typical range (middle 50%): £110K – £163K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£352,500£229
Semi-Detached14£170,000£240
Terraced97£135,000£161
Flats15£103,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£360,000£103,000£150,000£125,000
2026£410,000£103,000£154,500£139,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£216£167£214£157
2026£271£174£229£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 8FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 8FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20266, Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JXOtherFreehold£777,000
17 Jul 202689, Hermit Street, Lincoln, LN5 8EFFlatsLeasehold£88,000
13 Oct 2025113, Hermit Street, Lincoln, LN5 8EFFlatsLeasehold£100,000
30 Jan 202624, Sincil Bank, Lincoln, LN5 7TJTerracedFreehold£144,000
09 Oct 202534, Sincil Bank, Lincoln, LN5 7TJOtherFreehold£147,500

Schools

In the LN5 8FD postcode area, located within Pelham Bridge & South Common, there are 8 primary and 1 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.

Nearby schools for LN5 8FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryThe Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.7 miSecondaryLincoln UTCUniversity technical college
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN5 8FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN5 8FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRayan Store365 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RNWalking directions to Rayan Store
0.1 miKikush371 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RUWalking directions to Kikush
0.1 miZam Zam118 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PRWalking directions to Zam Zam
0.1 miSuper Lincs116 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PRWalking directions to Super Lincs
0.2 miTesco Express158B High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district.

Band A£1,549
Band B£1,807
Band C£2,065
Band D£2,323
Band E£2,839
Band F£3,356
Band G£3,872
Band H£4,646

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 8FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sally Anne Horscroft

Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardParkE05010793
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pelham Bridge & South CommonE02005447
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 006BE01026176
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced2024-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LN5 8FD

Is LN5 8FD (Pelham Bridge & South Common) safe?

The area around LN5 8FD records about 351 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.

What is the average house price near LN5 8FD?

The median sale price around LN5 8FD in Park is £135,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN5 8FD?

There are 10 schools close to LN5 8FD, including The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Lincoln UTC (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LN5 8FD?

The closest station to LN5 8FD is Lincoln, about 307 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN5 8FD?

LN5 8FD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,703 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN5 8FD (Pelham Bridge & South Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN5 8FD is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sally Anne Horscroft (Green Party).