Strong on safety, weaker on schools and transport
This public area guide compares Lincoln in Breckland using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
Lincoln may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Breckland below.
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Lincoln at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Lincoln
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.06 per 1,000 people
Percentile
85th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Lincoln
House prices
Average sold price
£301,990
Percentile
52nd percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Lincoln
Flood risk in Lincoln
Transport in Lincoln
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
Lincoln may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Lincoln safe?
Lincoln ranks in the 85th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Lincoln?
The average sold price is £301,990, with house prices in the 52nd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Lincoln?
Schools rank in the 25th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Lincoln?
Nearby public profiles include Upper Wensum North in Breckland and Ashill in Breckland.
