Is LN5 8EW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

535 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
146
Anti-social behaviour
132
Shoplifting
88
Public order
33
Criminal damage & arson
31
Bicycle theft
22
Other theft
21
Vehicle crime
14

House prices

£187,079

Average price in Lincoln (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.2% year on year.

Terraced
£161,305
Semi-detached
£207,984
Detached
£309,872
Flat / maisonette
£107,135

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LN5 8EW 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 8EW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LN5 8EW on Check Food Hygiene

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