Is LN5 8EB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

718 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LN5 8EB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
210
Anti-social behaviour
171
Shoplifting
107
Public order
80
Criminal damage & arson
34
Bicycle theft
27
Other theft
22
Robbery
18

House prices

£182,294

Average price in Lincoln (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 0.3% year on year.

Terraced
£157,302
Semi-detached
£202,610
Detached
£301,468
Flat / maisonette
£104,534

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LN5 8EB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near LN5 8EB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LN5 8EB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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