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LN5 8XF

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Overview

Postcode LN5 8XF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
351
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
51.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

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

51.4%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from LN5 8XF.

Flood risk

Medium

Pelham Bridge & South Common near LN5 8XF has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN5 8XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Walking directions to Lincoln

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
157.5 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
179
64.86%
Other White
55
19.93%
Other
9
3.26%
Other Asian
5
1.81%
Pakistani
4
1.45%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
22.44%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
46.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
67
37.43%
Owns outright
12
6.7%
Social rents from council
8
4.47%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.91%
Total households: 179

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 8XF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 8XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202560, Stamp End, Lincoln, LN2 5DPFlatsLeasehold£125,000
18 Dec 2025118, Cannon Street, Lincoln, LN2 5EFFlatsLeasehold£75,000
13 Oct 20252, Bentinck Square, Lincoln, LN2 5EATerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the LN5 8XF postcode area, located within Pelham Bridge & South Common, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN5 8XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryThe Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLincoln Monks Abbey Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusLincoln CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 8XF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN5 8XF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoDunford Road, Lincoln, LN5 8HSWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miLincolnshire Co-op18-20 Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ETWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.5 miCo-OpBelmont Street, Lincoln, LN2 5JPWalking directions to Co-Op
0.5 miPremierUnit 2 St Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HAWalking directions to Premier
0.5 mimini marketBelmont Street, Lincoln, LN2 5JPWalking directions to mini market

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 8XF, 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 Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LN5 8XF

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

The area around LN5 8XF 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 8XF?

The median sale price around LN5 8XF in Pelham Bridge & South Common is £133,000 (about £171 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN5 8XF?

There are 10 schools close to LN5 8XF, including The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School (Good), Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School (Good) and Lincoln College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LN5 8XF?

The closest station to LN5 8XF is Lincoln, about 796 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN5 8XF?

LN5 8XF 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN5 8XF 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.