Living in LN6, North Kesteven
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LN6 in North Kesteven. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Kesteven: £243,236, up 2.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around LN6
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central LN6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £200,000 and a range from £47,500 to £580,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ABINGDON CLOSE, LN6 3UH | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 24 CRUCIBLE CLOSE, LN6 9ZL | terraced | £167,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 2 WOODVALE CLOSE, LN6 3RL | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 48 WIGSLEY ROAD, LN6 3LA | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 7 ALCONBURY CLOSE, LN6 3RE | detached | £162,500 | 2026-04-10 |
| 2 ROSEUM CLOSE, LN6 3DF | detached | £392,500 | 2026-04-09 |
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
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Manser Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.4 mi |
18 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 18.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.7% |
| Skilled trades | 13.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
92 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LN6 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on North Kesteven's figures.
Common questions about LN6
What is the average house price in LN6?
The average sold price in North Kesteven is £243,236 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LN6?
Prices in North Kesteven are up 2.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LN6?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central LN6 in the last 2 years is £200,000, ranging from £47,500 to £580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LN6?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central LN6, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LN6?
92 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LN6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LN6 at risk of flooding?
Central LN6 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 LN6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £200,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 92 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LN6 safe?
92 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LN6 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? LN6 or LN5, LN6 or LN1, LN6 or LN2.
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