Postcode sector · LN6 8

Lincoln LN6 8 area guide

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Is Lincoln LN6 8 a good place to live?

In Lincoln (LN6 8), recorded crime is 81% above the national average, homes sell for around £232,870 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
£232,870
from 159 sales
Population
22,003
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
483.9
per 1,000 · +81% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Lincoln LN6 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lincoln LN6 8 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (173 of 5,172) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 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 LN6 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 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 LN6 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 99/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 9,570

Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LN6 8.

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Lincoln LN6 8: frequently asked questions

Is Lincoln LN6 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Lincoln LN6 8?

Recorded crime in Lincoln LN6 8 runs at 483.9 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lincoln LN6 8 safe?

Crime in Lincoln LN6 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Lincoln LN6 8 runs at 483.9 per 1,000 properties, 81% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lincoln LN6 8?

Homes in Lincoln LN6 8 sell for around £232,870 on average, based on 159 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lincoln LN6 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lincoln LN6 8 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (173 of 5,172) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lincoln LN6 8?

There are 5 schools in Lincoln LN6 8 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lincoln LN6 8 a deprived area?

Lincoln LN6 8 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).