Area Guide – Lincoln (LN)

Living in Lincoln (LN)

Crime levels in Lincoln (LN) are well above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Lincoln (LN)

Is Lincoln (LN) a good place to live?

Lincoln (LN) has crime levels well above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Lincoln (LN)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 8 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Lincoln (LN)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Well above England average (129 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 8 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Cuthbert's Nursery School	Nursery	Not rated	0.2 mi
Lincoln UTC	Secondary	Good	0.3 mi
Lincoln College	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
Westgate Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Westgate Academy	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.5 mi
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Mount Street Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Mount Street Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Yarborough School	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Lincoln Castle Academy	Secondary	Inadequate	1.1 mi
Lincoln St Botolph's Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.2 mi
The Chad Varah Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	1.3 mi
St Giles Academy	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.3 mi
Lincoln Myle Cross Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Lincoln St Gile's Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Lincoln Ermine Community Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Ermine Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.4 mi
Ermine Primary Academy	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
South Park High School	Secondary	Not rated	1.6 mi
The Priory Academy LSST	Secondary	Good	1.6 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Lincoln Central Rail Station

Station	Distance
Lincoln Central Rail Station	0.3 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £220,000 across 1,761 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 29 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
LINCOLNSHIRE RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
BRAYFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
HEART OF LINCOLN MEDICAL GROUP (NEWLAND)	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LARC SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
EAST MIDLANDS PHARMACY LINCOLN	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HEART OF LINCOLN MEDICAL GROUP (LINCOLN UNIVERSITY)	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HEART OF LINCOLN HEALTH GROUP	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
GRESHAM STREET	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CLIFF HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
ST BARNABAS LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
COMMUNITY HOSPITALS LCHS	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
LCHS NMP	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
LINCOLNSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
LINCOLN UTC	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
BISHOP GROSSETESTE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
HMP LINCOLN	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
RAVENDALE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
RAVENDALE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
LINDUM MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
MINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
SPRINGCLIFFE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
GLEBE PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
GLEBE PARK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
BOULTHAM PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
IMP PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
LINCOLN COUNTY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.9 mi