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LN3

LINCOLN

Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England

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LN3 is the postcode district for LINCOLN, located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £256,079
1yr change ▼ 0.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£256,079

▼ 0.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

224 Mbps

Property Prices in LN3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LN3 is £256,079, broadly in line with the Lincolnshire average of £265,006.

Properties in LN3 cost 10.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LN3 have fallen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £298,938 229
Semi-detached £198,276 80
Terraced £178,442 60
Flat £98,650 5
All types £256,079 393

5-Year Price History

£255K £255K £256K £257K £257K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LN3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LN3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LN3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LN3 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Fiskerton Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Reepham Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Priory Pembroke Academy Secondary Good mi
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

99,208

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LN3 are 224.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 77% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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224.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

84%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LN3 is collected by West Lindsey. The Band D rate is £2,111/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LN3 — LINCOLN

Area Summary

LN3 (LINCOLN) offers property prices near the national average (£256,079), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (224 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LN3 LINCOLN

What is the average house price in LN3 LINCOLN?
The average house price in LN3 (LINCOLN) is £256,079, based on 393 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.
Is LN3 LINCOLN a safe area to live?
Crime in LN3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LN3 LINCOLN?
The population of LN3 (LINCOLN) is approximately 99,208 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LN3?
The average broadband download speed in LN3 is 224 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 84% of premises, ultrafast to 51%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LN3 LINCOLN?
There are 6 schools in or near LN3. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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