Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor
Lincoln 010 · 5 sub-areas · 8,147 residents
Lincoln 010 is a residential neighbourhood within Lincoln, home to around 8,100 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £830 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — but nearly half of residents' take-home pay goes on rent, reflecting modest local wages. The area carries a significant social-housing presence, setting it apart from most of the city.
Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor is a green, lower-density part of Lincoln — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £946 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor in Lincoln
Living in Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor
Lincoln 010 sits firmly in the more affordable tier of Lincoln's neighbourhoods, but 'affordable' here comes with context. Yes, rents are low by national standards — a two-bedroom runs around £830 a month when the UK median is closer to £1,200. The trade-off is that local wages are equally modest, with residents earning a median of around £29,800 a year, which means nearly half of take-home pay goes straight to the landlord. That's a tight squeeze by any measure.
The neighbourhood has an unusually high share of social housing — around 39% of homes are social rented, which is well above what you'd typically find elsewhere in Lincoln or across the East Midlands. That shapes the character of the area: it's more settled and less transient than inner-city student neighbourhoods, but it's also not the kind of place drawing in young professionals chasing a trendy postcode. Owner-occupation sits at around 41%, so roughly four in ten households own their home.
The age spread is fairly balanced. About a quarter of residents are under 18, suggesting a meaningful number of families with children in the mix. The 18–34 bracket accounts for another quarter, so it's not exclusively a family area — there's a reasonable mix of younger adults alongside established households. Single-person households make up just over a third of all homes, which is a sizeable share.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away — about a 32-minute walk, or a short drive or bus ride. Most residents travel by car (nearly 59% according to commute data), which is typical for this part of Lincoln. Broadband coverage is excellent: 100% of premises can access gigabit-capable connections. For streets and sub-areas within Lincoln 010, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lincoln 010 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Rents are low and greenspace is close — around 64% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space. The trade-off is a high crime rate (roughly 182 per 1,000 residents annually, more than double the national figure) and below-average school quality nearby. It suits people who prioritise affordability and don't need fast rail links to major cities.
- What is the rent in Lincoln 010?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £660 a month, a two-bedroom about £830, and a three-bedroom roughly £990. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6.9% in the past year, so expect the figures to drift upward.
- Is Lincoln 010 safe?
- Crime here is high — around 182 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well above the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits in the most deprived decile nationally, which tends to correlate with higher crime rates. It's worth checking street-level crime data for the specific streets you're considering, as rates can vary within a neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Lincoln 010 to Lincoln city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly 59% use a car to commute. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.6 km away (roughly a 32-minute walk or a short drive). Public transport options are limited, with only around 5% of residents relying on them. Lincoln is not well-connected to major cities by rail, with Birmingham around 163 minutes away by public transport.
- Who lives in Lincoln 010?
- A mixed community — around a quarter of residents are under 18, suggesting plenty of families, alongside a similar share aged 18–34. Just over a third of households are single-person. Social housing accounts for around 39% of tenure, which is unusually high, while roughly 41% own their home.
- What schools are near Lincoln 010?
- There are 66 schools within 2 km, but only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.2 km away. If school quality matters to you, check individual catchment areas carefully before choosing a street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Lincoln 010?
- More achievable than most of England. The median sale price is around £176,000, and at local salary levels the typical deposit can be saved in under three years — one of the shorter timescales you'll find anywhere in the country. The catch is that local wages are modest, with a median around £29,800 a year.