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LN6 0YQ

Cydonia Approach

Birchwood

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Overview

Postcode LN6 0YQ is located in an urban city, within the Birchwood ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchwood West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchwood West is £42,114 per year. The nearest station is Hykeham, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Birchwood Nature Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Birchwood West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Birchwood West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Birchwood West is £42,114 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN6 0YQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Birchwood West near LN6 0YQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hykeham located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN6 0YQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBirchwood Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchwood Nature Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
7,801 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.62(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.14(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.07(+35%)
Shoplifting
5.76(-34%)
Other theft
5.04(-12%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
93.94%
Other White
10
3.37%
Other Asian
5
1.68%
Indian
1
0.34%
Arab
1
0.34%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
26.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
18.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
16.46%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
13.5%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.34%
Social rents from council
37
30.33%
Owns outright
23
18.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.2%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Birchwood

Median price£184,500
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £216K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Birchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£282,500£253
Semi-Detached34£182,000£250
Terraced24£155,000£189
Flats10£97,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,975£63,028£133,000£120,500
2017£187,000£71,000£137,498£130,000
2018£201,000£70,000£147,000£132,000
2019£227,000£76,750£156,000£141,250
2020£237,750£70,000£150,000£143,750
2021£221,750£105,500£155,000£150,000
2022£250,000£86,975£183,000£163,000
2023£242,000£85,000£171,000£165,000
2024£252,500£90,000£178,500£161,000
2025£285,000£90,000£181,000£162,500
2026£289,000£110,000£187,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£117£174£159
2017£213£115£189£156
2018£213£116£179£147
2019£203£130£204£182
2020£211£119£219£182
2021£218£188£220£210
2022£247£138£244£200
2023£283£158£249£191
2024£253£167£243£204
2025£253£137£255£214
2026£230£179£231£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 0YQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 0YQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 20253, Cassia Green, Lincoln, LN6 0QFTerracedFreehold£185,000
01 Apr 20265, Spirea Approach, Lincoln, LN6 0PZTerracedFreehold£162,500
27 Feb 202632, Spirea Approach, Lincoln, LN6 0PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
31 Oct 20255, Rosewood Close, Lincoln, LN6 0NQFlatsLeasehold£90,000
17 Apr 202523, Rosewood Close, Lincoln, LN6 0NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the LN6 0YQ postcode area, located within Birchwood West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN6 0YQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLincoln Birchwood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryThe Lancaster SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodlands Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN6 0YQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 0YQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier StoreOakwood Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 0NJWalking directions to Premier Store
0.2 miLincolnshire Co-opJasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QYWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.3 miSparWoodfield Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 0LPWalking directions to Spar

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 LN6 0YQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Alan Cave

Birchwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardBirchwoodE05010785
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birchwood WestE02005448
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 007DE01026131
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 0YQ

Is LN6 0YQ (Birchwood West) safe?

The area around LN6 0YQ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LN6 0YQ?

The median sale price around LN6 0YQ in Birchwood West is £184,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 0YQ?

There are 7 schools close to LN6 0YQ, including Lincoln Birchwood Junior School (Good), The Lancaster School (Good) and Woodlands Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN6 0YQ?

LN6 0YQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 0YQ (Birchwood West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN6 0YQ is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Alan Cave (Reform UK).

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.