Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck
Lincoln 011 · 8 sub-areas · 11,151 residents
Lincoln 011 is a largely residential part of Lincoln, home to around 11,150 people and skewed noticeably older than many comparable areas. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £830 a month — well below the UK average of around £1,200 for a 2-bed — and three-quarters of residents own their homes, making this one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of the city.
Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck is a mid-density neighbourhood of Lincoln in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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 8 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck in Lincoln
Living in Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck
This part of Lincoln is quieter and more settled than the city centre neighbourhoods closer to the cathedral quarter. The age profile is one of the things that stands out: over one in five residents is 65 or over, and a further fifth are aged 50 to 64. That shapes the feel of the place — relatively low turnover, established communities, less of the transient student energy you'd find closer to the University of Lincoln.
Rents here are among the more affordable you'll find anywhere in England. A one-bed typically runs around £660 a month, a two-bed around £830, and a three-bed just under £1,000. The council tax bill for a Band D property comes to about £2,323 a year, which is fairly standard for Lincolnshire. If you're buying, the median sale price sits at roughly £222,500 — and the deposit hurdle is relatively low, with a typical buyer needing about 3.7 years of saving. Rents did rise about 6.9% in the past year, so the market is moving, but it's still modest against the national picture.
Owner-occupation is the norm here — around three-quarters of households own their home, with private and social renters split roughly equally at just under 12% each. Degree-level qualifications are held by about a quarter of residents, and the ethnic diversity index is low at 7.2, reflecting a predominantly UK-born population (over 92%). In short, this is a fairly homogenous, settled, middle-aged and older community.
Practically, the nearest rail station is about 2.5 km away — roughly a 30-minute walk or a short drive. Car use is dominant here: nearly two-thirds of residents commute by car, and over a fifth work from home, which partly explains why public transport use is very low at around 2.4%. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises, which makes the high work-from-home rate easy to understand. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lincoln 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's quiet, affordable, and well-established — high owner-occupation and an older population give it a settled feel. Rents are low by national standards and crime is below the UK average. The trade-off is limited public transport, below-average school quality ratings nearby, and a less dynamic social scene than central Lincoln.
- What is the rent in Lincoln 011?
- A one-bed typically costs around £660 a month, a two-bed around £830, and a three-bed just under £1,000. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 6.9% in the past year, but they remain well below the UK median.
- Is Lincoln 011 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 69 per 1,000 residents annually, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area's high owner-occupation rate and older age profile tend to keep crime relatively low. It's not the safest area in Lincolnshire, but it's comfortably below average.
- What's the commute from Lincoln 011 to Lincoln city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 63% use a car for their commute. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.5 km away, roughly a 30-minute walk or a few minutes by car. Public transport use in the area is very low at just 2.4%, so if you're relying on buses, check routes carefully before committing.
- Who lives in Lincoln 011?
- Predominantly older, owner-occupying households. Over 40% of residents are aged 50 or above, and three-quarters own their home. It's a mostly UK-born community with low turnover. There are families with children here too — nearly 20% of residents are under 18 — but the overall feel is settled and mature rather than youthful.
- What schools are near Lincoln 011?
- There are 96 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.1 km away. If school quality is a priority, check individual Ofsted reports rather than relying on the area average.
- Is Lincoln 011 good for working from home?
- Yes — over 21% of residents already work from home, and 100% of premises have access to gigabit broadband. The combination of affordable rents, low crime, and full gigabit coverage makes it a practical choice for remote workers who don't need to commute daily.