Living in LN2, West Lindsey
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LN2 in West Lindsey. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Lindsey: £210,732, up 8.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around LN2
107 recorded home sales on the streets around central LN2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £77,000 to £535,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 FLAVIAN ROAD, LN2 4JD | semi-detached | £243,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 36 LUPIN ROAD, LN2 4GD | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 53 LUPIN ROAD, LN2 4GB | semi-detached | £167,500 | 2026-05-26 |
| 3 LEXINGTON ROAD, LN2 4GX | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 4 BLACKTHORN CLOSE, LN2 4UE | detached | £233,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 179 WOLSEY WAY, LN2 4SP | detached | £265,000 | 2026-05-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Ermine Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
15 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Lincoln Minster School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near LN2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Lincoln Bishop University, University of Lincoln.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
79 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LN2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on West Lindsey's figures.
Common questions about LN2
What is the average house price in LN2?
The average sold price in West Lindsey is £210,732 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LN2?
Prices in West Lindsey are up 8.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LN2?
The median of 107 recorded sales around central LN2 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £77,000 to £535,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LN2?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central LN2, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LN2?
79 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LN2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LN2 at risk of flooding?
Central LN2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LN2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £260,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 79 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LN2 safe?
79 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LN2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LN2 or LN1, LN2 or LN3, LN2 or LN6.
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