Postcode LN5 8HH 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 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 nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 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.
Pelham Bridge & South Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Pelham Bridge & South Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 350.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from LN5 8HH.
Pelham Bridge & South Common near LN5 8HH has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's | Small | Walking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's |
| 0.4 mi | St Mark's Square | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Square |
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 8HH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | 2, Archer Street, Lincoln, LN5 7LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £72,750 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 12, Archer Street, Lincoln, LN5 7LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £77,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 4, Lewis Street, Lincoln, LN5 7LD | Detached | Freehold | £144,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 103, Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7LE | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 99, Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7LE | Terraced | Freehold | £88,000 |
In the LN5 8HH postcode area, located within Pelham Bridge & South Common, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 8HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | 18-20 Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ET | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Dunford Road, Lincoln, LN5 8HS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 334-337 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Morning Sun Supermarket | 341a High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ | Walking directions to Morning Sun Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Unit 2 St Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HA | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8HH, 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 8HH 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.
The median sale price around LN5 8HH 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 12 schools close to LN5 8HH, including The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School (Good), The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Lincoln College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN5 8HH is Lincoln, about 323 m away.
LN5 8HH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,387 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 8HH 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.