Postcode sector · LN5 9

Lincoln LN5 9 area guide

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Is Lincoln LN5 9 a good place to live?

In Lincoln (LN5 9), recorded crime is 91% below the national average, homes sell for around £271,462 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£271,462
from 171 sales
Population
25,916
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
25.2
per 1,000 · -91% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
61%
gigabit-ready · 91% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Lincoln LN5 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lincoln LN5 9 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (76 of 7,243) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 29 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in LN5 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (41 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in LN5 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 3/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 10,544

Owned 75% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LN5 9.

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Lincoln LN5 9: frequently asked questions

Is Lincoln LN5 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Lincoln LN5 9?

Recorded crime in Lincoln LN5 9 runs at 25.2 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lincoln LN5 9 safe?

Crime in Lincoln LN5 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lincoln LN5 9 runs at 25.2 per 1,000 properties, 91% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lincoln LN5 9?

Homes in Lincoln LN5 9 sell for around £271,462 on average, based on 171 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lincoln LN5 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lincoln LN5 9 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (76 of 7,243) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 29 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lincoln LN5 9?

There are 5 schools in Lincoln LN5 9 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lincoln LN5 9 a deprived area?

Lincoln LN5 9 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).