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LN6 8BH

Hykeham Road

Witham

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Overview

Postcode LN6 8BH is located in an urban city, within the Witham area of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.7 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 Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is £48,464 per year. The median sale price in Witham is £223,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,250 and £265,000. The nearest station is Hykeham, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Glebe Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,652 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 8BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck near LN6 8BH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN6 8BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGlebe ParkSmallWalking directions to Glebe Park
0.3 miGlebe ParkSmallWalking directions to Glebe Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
1,635.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.93(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
11(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.93(-61%)
Public order
2.2(-68%)
Shoplifting
2.2(-75%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
93.89%
Other White
14
4.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.96%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
32.06%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.85%
No qualifications
41
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
61.36%
Owns with a mortgage
45
34.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Witham

Median price: £223,000
Price per sq ft: £255
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £193K – £265K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Witham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£250,000£270
Semi-Detached59£220,000£250
Terraced9£159,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Witham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,000£143,500£119,000
2017£188,250£153,000£117,750
2018£205,000£161,000£125,000
2019£187,475£176,500£129,000
2020£230,000£165,000£125,250
2021£239,000£184,500£137,000
2022£258,000£215,000£152,000
2023£276,000£216,250£146,000
2024£239,000£192,500£150,000
2025£255,000£225,000£155,000
2026£250,000£220,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Witham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£177£156
2017£196£180£173
2018£212£183£173
2019£215£197£186
2020£220£192£187
2021£229£213£212
2022£263£232£226
2023£252£235£208
2024£249£227£222
2025£260£234£219
2026£278£255£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Witham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 8BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 8BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 2025373, Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LN6 8BHDetachedFreehold£313,500
22 Jul 2026Innovation Hair & Tanning Studio, Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LN6 8BJOtherFreehold£135,000
16 Sept 202626, Grange Crescent, Lincoln, LN6 8BTDetachedFreehold£330,000
27 Mar 202641, Grange Crescent, Lincoln, LN6 8BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
02 Dec 202537, Grange Crescent, Lincoln, LN6 8BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the LN6 8BH postcode area, located within Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for LN6 8BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Lincoln Manor Leas Infants SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryThe Lincoln Manor Leas Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN6 8BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 8BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar260-266 Hykeham Road, Lincoln, LN6 8BJWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMorrisons Daily7 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN6 8HWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTesco Express36 Newark Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8HWWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district.

Band A£1,549
Band B£1,807
Band C£2,065
Band D£2,323
Band E£2,839
Band F£3,356
Band G£3,872
Band H£4,646

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 8BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Bean

Witham - 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
WardWithamE05010794
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bracebridge South & Swallow BeckE02005452
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 011CE01026139
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 8BH

Is LN6 8BH (Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck) safe?

The area around LN6 8BH 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 8BH?

The median sale price around LN6 8BH in Witham is £223,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 8BH?

There are 6 schools close to LN6 8BH, including The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School (Good), The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School (Good) and The Meadows Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LN6 8BH?

LN6 8BH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 8BH (Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN6 8BH is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Bean (Reform UK).