Postcode insights

LN6 3YW

Folkingham Close

Hartsholme

Property search →

Interactive map showing LN6 3YW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LN6 3YW

Overview

Postcode LN6 3YW is located in an urban city, within the Hartsholme ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hartsholme & Birchwood East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hartsholme & Birchwood East is £50,803 per year. The nearest station is Hykeham, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hartsholme & Birchwood East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hartsholme & Birchwood East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hartsholme & Birchwood East is £50,803 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN6 3YW.

Flood risk

No risk

Hartsholme & Birchwood East near LN6 3YW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
3,965.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.13(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.1(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.69(-64%)
Burglary
0.67(-80%)
Other crime
0.67(-72%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
93.86%
Other White
6
2.63%
Indian
4
1.75%
Bangladeshi
2
0.88%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.44%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
23.98%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
42.37%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
23.73%
Social rents from council
5
4.24%
Shared ownership
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Hartsholme

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £239K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Hartsholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,500 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hartsholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£257,000£267
Semi-Detached40£190,000£267
Terraced24£171,750£210
Flats4£86,500£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hartsholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartsholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£87,000£131,750£120,475
2017£215,000£76,000£139,000£115,000
2018£221,000£94,600£146,000£112,000
2019£236,250£90,000£145,000£133,500
2020£231,500£83,000£155,875£129,500
2021£245,000£60,000£151,000£147,500
2022£290,000£106,500£180,000£165,000
2023£252,500£93,750£188,750£160,000
2024£257,000£100,500£182,000£160,000
2025£261,000£87,000£188,750£175,000
2026£267,500£190,000£160,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartsholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartsholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£184£196£137
2017£210£166£194£147
2018£212£154£209£184
2019£225£178£213£157
2020£213£188£220£194
2021£244£127£235£185
2022£288£187£257£210
2023£273£204£242£211
2024£275£182£244£206
2025£267£192£267£202
2026£273£262£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartsholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 3YW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 3YW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 20261, Folkingham Close, Lincoln, LN6 3YWSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
24 Nov 202516, Ridgewell Close, Lincoln, LN6 3QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
06 Oct 202523, Ridgewell Close, Lincoln, LN6 3QQTerracedFreehold£127,000
21 May 202527, Ridgewell Close, Lincoln, LN6 3QQTerracedFreehold£142,000
28 May 202615, St Claires Court, Lincoln, LN6 0QTFlatsFreehold£112,500

Schools

In the LN6 3YW postcode area, located within Hartsholme & Birchwood East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN6 3YW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLincoln Birchwood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Lancaster SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWoodlands Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN6 3YW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 3YW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLincolnshire Co-opJasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QYWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.2 miPremier StoreOakwood Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 0NJWalking directions to Premier Store
0.4 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 3YW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stuart Grantham

Hartsholme - 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
WardHartsholmeE05010790
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hartsholme & Birchwood EastE02005450
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 009CE01026159
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 3YW

Is LN6 3YW (Hartsholme & Birchwood East) safe?

The area around LN6 3YW records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3YW?

The median sale price around LN6 3YW in Hartsholme & Birchwood East is £195,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 3YW?

There are 9 schools close to LN6 3YW, 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 3YW?

LN6 3YW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 3YW (Hartsholme & Birchwood East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN6 3YW is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stuart Grantham (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.