Living in Lincoln: Liveability Score 58/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Lincoln comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Lincoln most outperforms the national norm: 70/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.
That is the highest score of the 10 places in the LN1 postcode district. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (83) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN1 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £190,000 | 633 |
| Detached | £291,500 | 138 |
| Semi-detached | £200,000 | 200 |
| Terraced | £170,500 | 240 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £120,000 | 55 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln a nice place to live?
Lincoln is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Lincoln is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Lincoln?
Crime levels in Lincoln are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 19/100. There were 14,923 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Lincoln?
Among the top-rated schools in Lincoln are Fortuna School, The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School and The St Francis Special School, Lincoln, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 43 rated schools in Lincoln in total.
What are house prices like in Lincoln?
The current median house price in Lincoln is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £291,500, semi-detached £200,000, terraced £170,500, flat £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 633 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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