Postcode LN5 8SW is located in an urban city, within the Witham ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is £48,464 per year. The nearest station is Hykeham located about 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bracebridge Fishponds / Syston Woods.
Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is £48,464 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN5 8SW.
Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck near LN5 8SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hykeham located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bracebridge Fishponds / Syston Woods | Large | Walking directions to Bracebridge Fishponds / Syston Woods |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Witham
In the LN5 8SW postcode area, located within Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 8SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Brant Road, Lowfields, Lincoln, LN5 9TR | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.