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LN6 7GQ

Ruston Way

Boultham

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Detailed insights for LN6 7GQ

Overview

Postcode LN6 7GQ is located in an urban city, within the Boultham ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Boultham & New Boultham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boultham & New Boultham is £48,063 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Mark's Square.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
82.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Boultham & New Boultham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Boultham & New Boultham has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82.9%

Approximately 82.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Boultham & New Boultham is £48,063 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN6 7GQ.

Flood risk

Medium

Boultham & New Boultham near LN6 7GQ 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 LN6 7GQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Walking directions to Lincoln

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN6 7GQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Mark's SquareSmallWalking directions to St Mark's Square

Area Profile

Population
658
Population density
2,321.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
82.33(+847%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.08(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.25(+91%)
Public order
14.07(+103%)
Other theft
11.32(+99%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
461
70.17%
Chinese
33
5.02%
Other White
33
5.02%
Other Asian
25
3.81%
Indian
23
3.5%
Total population: 657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
415
69.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
90
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
6.84%
No qualifications
23
3.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
3.01%
Total 16+ residents: 599

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
27
65.85%
Social rents from council
7
17.07%
Owns with a mortgage
5
12.2%
Owns outright
2
4.88%
Total households: 41

Property prices in Boultham

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£240
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £240K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Boultham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boultham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£230,000£257
Semi-Detached40£230,000£257
Terraced24£177,500£207
Flats23£123,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boultham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boultham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,850£152,950£159,000£155,995
2017£180,000£107,500£169,500£135,000
2018£207,500£172,500£174,975£138,750
2019£185,000£160,975£180,000£131,250
2020£238,500£106,000£190,000£158,000
2021£258,000£124,500£196,000£172,500
2022£282,500£116,500£220,000£157,500
2023£251,000£130,000£205,000£146,000
2024£250,000£106,000£215,000£142,500
2025£249,500£151,500£230,000£182,000
2026£161,000£118,000£205,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boultham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boultham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£212£169£168
2017£203£181£186£149
2018£204£262£193£164
2019£254£246£192£157
2020£226£182£202£177
2021£228£185£214£177
2022£241£184£219£204
2023£233£205£234£168
2024£263£177£244£175
2025£256£172£247£247
2026£230£183£254£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boultham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 7GQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 7GQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 2026107, Riverside Drive, Lincoln, LN5 7PBFlatsLeasehold£135,500
25 Sept 20259, Riverside Drive, Lincoln, LN5 7PBFlatsLeasehold£94,250
29 Jul 202511, Riverside Drive, Lincoln, LN5 7PBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
17 Jul 202523, Riverside Drive, Lincoln, LN5 7PBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
17 Jul 20255, Riverside Drive, Lincoln, LN5 7PBFlatsLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the LN6 7GQ postcode area, located within Boultham & New Boultham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN6 7GQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of LincolnHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLincolnshire Secure UnitSecure units

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryThe Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN6 7GQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 7GQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsTritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QLWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miSparBrayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7BGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco Express20 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local18A Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miFarmfoodsValentine Road, Lincoln, LN6 7BHWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 7GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Nigel Currie

Boultham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardBoulthamE05010786
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boultham & New BoulthamE02005449
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 008EE01034691
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced2016-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 7GQ

Is LN6 7GQ (Boultham & New Boultham) safe?

The area around LN6 7GQ records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LN6 7GQ?

The median sale price around LN6 7GQ in Boultham & New Boultham is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 7GQ?

There are 12 schools close to LN6 7GQ, including University of Lincoln (Good), Lincolnshire Secure Unit and The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LN6 7GQ?

The closest station to LN6 7GQ is Lincoln, about 736 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN6 7GQ?

LN6 7GQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 7GQ (Boultham & New Boultham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN6 7GQ is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Nigel Currie (Labour 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.