Is LN5 8LD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

679 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
206
Anti-social behaviour
174
Shoplifting
86
Public order
44
Bicycle theft
34
Criminal damage & arson
34
Other theft
25
Robbery
16

House prices

£183,298

Average price in Lincoln (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 0.5% year on year.

Terraced
£157,811
Semi-detached
£203,901
Detached
£303,854
Flat / maisonette
£105,144

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

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LN5 8LD on Check Food Hygiene

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