House prices in Lincoln
The median price paid for a home in Lincoln was £184,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,246 sales. House prices in Lincoln rose 2.5% in the year to September 2026, and are 8.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Lincoln was 22% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Lincoln was £942 a month in August 2026, 4.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Lincoln had 12.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Lincoln stands out
- Lincoln has the 15th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 12.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, Lincoln had the 19th biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −19.3 per 1,000 residents.
- Lincoln has the 35th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £184,500 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Lincoln
The median price paid in Lincoln was £184,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,246 sales, or £2,457 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £290,000 | 256 | £2,896 | +5.5% | +11.5% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £200,000 | 378 | £2,668 | +2.6% | +17.6% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £155,000 | 516 | £2,035 | +4.8% | +6.9% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £117,250 | 96 | £2,079 | +0.1% | −2.3% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | £184,500 | +2.5% | +8.5% | £2,457 | +3.9% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Lincoln sold for a median £2,457 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Lincoln has the 35th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its +2.5% change over the year is the 39th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Crime in Lincoln
The police recorded 13,759 crimes in Lincoln in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.6 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5.02 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.98 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.06 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.57 |
Lincoln has the 15th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
People moving in and out in Lincoln
In the year ending June 2025, 10,230 people moved to Lincoln from elsewhere in the UK and 12,261 moved away, a net loss of 2,031 (19.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- North Kesteven 1,363
- West Lindsey 887
- East Lindsey 438
Most moved out to
- North Kesteven 2,069
- West Lindsey 1,501
- East Lindsey 380
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Lincoln
The average private rent in Lincoln was £942 a month in August 2026, 4.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Lincoln are 32.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Lincoln has the 122nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Lincoln
1,053 homes were sold in Lincoln in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.00 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Lincoln were 10.3% up on the year before and 29.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 131st fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th fewest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Lincoln
Lincoln is the 48th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 48th |
| Income | 93rd |
| Employment | 103rd |
| Education and skills | 22nd |
| Health | 33rd |
| Crime | 21st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 77th |
| Living environment | 137th |
Broadband and mobile in Lincoln
91.9% of premises in Lincoln can get gigabit broadband and 96.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 86.8% can get full fibre, and 0.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 116th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.3% of premises in Lincoln get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Lincoln
How much does a house cost in Lincoln?
The median price paid for a home in Lincoln was £184,500 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £290,000; semi-detached £200,000; terraced £155,000; flats £117,250.
Are house prices in Lincoln going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Lincoln rose 2.5%, and over five years it rose 8.5%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
The average private rent in Lincoln was £942 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £659; 2 bed £828; 3 bed £991; 4+ bed £1,359.
Is Lincoln a safe place to live?
Lincoln had 12.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 15th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Lincoln?
86.8% of premises in Lincoln can get full fibre and 91.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- North Kesteven 18 km
- West Lindsey 20 km
- Newark and Sherwood 29 km
- Bassetlaw 30 km
- East Lindsey 38 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.