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LN5 8NR

Fairfax Street

Park

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Detailed insights for LN5 8NR

Overview

Postcode LN5 8NR is located in an urban city, within the Park ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor is £38,590 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boultham Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.2%

Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor is £38,590 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from LN5 8NR.

Flood risk

Low

Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor near LN5 8NR 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN5 8NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBoultham ParkLargeWalking directions to Boultham Park
0.5 miMalandry ClosesMediumWalking directions to Malandry Closes

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
12,981.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.69(+50%)
Shoplifting
49.51(+470%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.56(+87%)
Public order
16.87(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.43(+54%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
67.15%
Other White
99
23.74%
African
13
3.12%
Other Asian
10
2.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.2%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
31.25%
Level 3 (A level)
69
20.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.8%
No qualifications
40
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
46.94%
Owns with a mortgage
59
30.1%
Owns outright
21
10.71%
Other social rented
17
8.67%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.06%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Park

Median price£133,000
Price per sq ft£171
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £158K

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.

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
Detached2£352,500£229
Semi-Detached10£149,500£254
Terraced85£135,000£169
Flats12£104,000£172

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£382,500£103,000£145,000£125,000
2026£300,000£104,000£139,500£145,000
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£227£167£221£157
2026£242£196£234£179
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 8NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 8NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202631, Fairfax Street, Lincoln, LN5 8NRTerracedFreehold£135,000
27 Mar 202644, Fairfax Street, Lincoln, LN5 8NRTerracedFreehold£225,000
19 Dec 202575, Fairfax Street, Lincoln, LN5 8NRTerracedFreehold£155,000
18 Nov 202557, Fairfax Street, Lincoln, LN5 8NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
07 Nov 202558, Fairfax Street, Lincoln, LN5 8NRFlatsLeasehold£162,000

Schools

In the LN5 8NR postcode area, located within Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor, there are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN5 8NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBracebridge Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Priory Academy LSSTAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 8NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN5 8NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi233 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN5 8NTWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Express156-158 Newark Road, Bracebridge, Lincoln, LN5 8QJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLincolnshire Co-opBoultham Park Road, Lincoln, LN6 7STWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op

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 8NR, 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)Bracebridge North & Boultham MoorE02005451
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 010EE01026175
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN5 8NR

Is LN5 8NR (Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor) safe?

The area around LN5 8NR records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8NR?

The median sale price around LN5 8NR in Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor is £133,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN5 8NR?

There are 8 schools close to LN5 8NR, including Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School (Good), The Priory Academy LSST (Good) and St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN5 8NR?

LN5 8NR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN5 8NR (Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor) in Parliament and on the local council?

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