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LN6 7LB

Mead Close

Moorland

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Overview

Postcode LN6 7LB is located in an urban city, within the Moorland ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is £48,464 per year. The nearest station is Hykeham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Boutham Moor Wood.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is £48,464 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck near LN6 7LB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN6 7LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBoutham Moor WoodMediumWalking directions to Boutham Moor Wood

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
5,607.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.09(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.91(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+12%)
Public order
4.78(-31%)
Other theft
3.58(-37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
88.54%
Other White
8
2.55%
Other
5
1.59%
Other Asian
4
1.27%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.27%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.92%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20%
No qualifications
51
19.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
62.41%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.77%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Moorland

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £268K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Moorland area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moorland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£270,000£241
Semi-Detached34£226,250£228
Flats2£148,750£169
Terraced11£135,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moorland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£65,000£140,000£105,000
2017£212,500£105,875£157,250£120,250
2018£195,000£79,000£148,500£127,000
2019£223,500£102,000£156,500£129,000
2020£233,500£100,000£162,000£143,250
2021£253,750£105,000£189,975£148,000
2022£290,000£110,000£200,000£160,000
2023£288,000£82,000£185,000£143,500
2024£258,750£115,000£185,000£154,000
2025£249,000£136,000£220,000£170,000
2026£267,500£117,500£195,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moorland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£135£149£127
2017£196£173£169£156
2018£192£119£177£166
2019£198£170£175£160
2020£209£131£163£170
2021£229£137£192£158
2022£252£168£219£190
2023£262£197£202£210
2024£253£209£200£208
2025£239£168£222£220
2026£249£182£213£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moorland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 7LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 7LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202512, The Mead, Lincoln, LN6 7JZDetachedFreehold£207,000
24 Apr 202696, Astwick Road, Lincoln, LN6 7LLDetachedFreehold£260,000
16 Feb 202666, Astwick Road, Lincoln, LN6 7LLDetachedFreehold£230,000
22 Jul 202593, Astwick Road, Lincoln, LN6 7LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
07 Apr 202586, Astwick Road, Lincoln, LN6 7LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,000

Schools

In the LN6 7LB postcode area, located within Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN6 7LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughThe Priory Witham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Lincoln St Christopher's SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Lincoln Manor Leas Infants SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN6 7LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 7LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Food WarehouseMoorland Close, Lincoln, LN6 7JLWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miSainsbury'sMoorland Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7JTWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miALDI9 Moorland Way, Lincoln, LN6 7JWWalking directions to ALDI
0.2 miSainsbury'sTritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QNWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miM&S FoodhallMoorland Way, Lincoln, LN6 7LRWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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

Local councillors

Liam Mark Kelly

Moorland - 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
WardMoorlandE05010792
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bracebridge South & Swallow BeckE02005452
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 011GE01026169
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 7LB

Is LN6 7LB (Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck) safe?

The area around LN6 7LB records about 48 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LN6 7LB?

The median sale price around LN6 7LB in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is £225,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 7LB?

There are 11 schools close to LN6 7LB, including The Priory Witham Academy (Good), The Lincoln St Christopher's School (Good) and The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN6 7LB?

LN6 7LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 7LB (Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN6 7LB is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liam Mark Kelly (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.