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Lincoln LN8 3 area guide

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Is Lincoln LN8 3 a good place to live?

In Lincoln (LN8 3), recorded crime is 47% below the national average, homes sell for around £267,089 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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.

Flood risk in Lincoln LN8 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lincoln LN8 3 is rated high. Around 9.5% of properties (703 of 7,393) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 209 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)

1995: £54,521 (116 sales)1996: £56,205 (141 sales)1997: £59,673 (143 sales)1998: £64,709 (123 sales)1999: £60,362 (146 sales)2000: £73,135 (174 sales)2001: £74,242 (209 sales)2002: £91,369 (231 sales)2003: £130,683 (180 sales)2004: £151,214 (241 sales)2005: £154,141 (238 sales)2006: £171,148 (293 sales)2007: £188,607 (266 sales)2008: £153,410 (180 sales)2009: £161,316 (150 sales)2010: £162,643 (151 sales)2011: £154,490 (141 sales)2012: £160,848 (151 sales)2013: £159,138 (190 sales)2014: £163,025 (231 sales)2015: £169,816 (213 sales)2016: £164,778 (253 sales)2017: £213,074 (261 sales)2018: £208,385 (244 sales)2019: £199,265 (203 sales)2020: £235,421 (182 sales)2021: £247,843 (278 sales)2022: £247,630 (226 sales)2023: £305,421 (195 sales)2024: £267,089 (165 sales)2025: £264,805 (193 sales)2026: £253,893 (43 sales) 2026: £253,893 (43 sales) — part year so far £305,421 £54,521 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LN8 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 48 crimesJun 24: 39 crimesJul 24: 66 crimesAug 24: 44 crimesSep 24: 41 crimesOct 24: 29 crimesNov 24: 30 crimesDec 24: 27 crimesJan 25: 26 crimesFeb 25: 31 crimesMar 25: 34 crimesApr 25: 43 crimesMay 25: 30 crimesJun 25: 41 crimesJul 25: 58 crimesAug 25: 44 crimesSep 25: 63 crimesOct 25: 77 crimesNov 25: 57 crimesDec 25: 56 crimesJan 26: 60 crimesFeb 26: 31 crimesMar 26: 59 crimesApr 26: 48 crimes Apr 26: 48 crimes 77 26 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LN8 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 45/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
50
One-person households
31%
Households with children
23%
Households
6,981

Owned 71% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LN8 3.

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Lincoln LN8 3: frequently asked questions

Is Lincoln LN8 3 a good place to live?

In Lincoln (LN8 3), recorded crime is 47% below the national average, homes sell for around £267,089 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Lincoln LN8 3?

Recorded crime in Lincoln LN8 3 runs at 142.0 per 1,000 properties, 47% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Lincoln LN8 3 safe?

Crime in Lincoln LN8 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Lincoln LN8 3 runs at 142.0 per 1,000 properties, 47% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Lincoln LN8 3?

Homes in Lincoln LN8 3 sell for around £267,089 on average, based on 165 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Lincoln LN8 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Lincoln LN8 3 is rated high. Around 9.5% of properties (703 of 7,393) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 209 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Lincoln LN8 3?

There are 7 schools in Lincoln LN8 3 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Lincoln LN8 3 a deprived area?

Lincoln LN8 3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).