Glebe Park
Lincoln 002 · 4 sub-areas · 7,667 residents
Lincoln 002 is a residential neighbourhood within Lincoln, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £830 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed, and one of the more affordable pockets in the East Midlands. Nearly three in five households own their home, giving this area a settled, owner-occupier feel compared to much of inner Lincoln.
Glebe Park 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Glebe Park?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Glebe Park in Lincoln
Living in Glebe Park
Lincoln 002 sits within one of the East Midlands' most historically rich cities, but this neighbourhood itself has a distinctly residential character — more families and older households than students, with a tenure mix that leans heavily towards ownership. Around 60% of residents own their homes, which is well above what you'd expect in a city-centre adjacent area, and the overall feel is quieter and more settled than some of Lincoln's more transient neighbourhoods.
On cost, Lincoln 002 sits comfortably at the affordable end of the market. Two-bedroom homes run around £830 a month, a 3-bed around £990. Those are modest figures by any national comparison — a typical 2-bed in the UK goes for closer to £1,200. Rents have risen by roughly 7% year-on-year, which mirrors the broader national trend, so don't expect prices to stay flat. The council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,323 a year, and the median house price sits at just under £200,000, meaning a deposit is typically achievable in around 3.4 years on a local salary.
The population skews slightly older than average for an urban area, with around one in five residents aged 65 or over and a roughly equal share under 18. That combination — older residents, high ownership rates, meaningful family presence — tends to produce a neighbourhood that's relatively quiet and stable. Around a third of households are single-person, reflecting some younger and older solo residents in the mix.
Getting around is largely car-dependent: around 61% of residents commute by car, and just under 4% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.1 km away — about a 39-minute walk, though most people drive or cycle. For day-to-day life, greenspace is genuinely accessible: nearly three-quarters of residents are within a walkable distance of green space, with the nearest patch just 230 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lincoln 002 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. Lincoln 002 is a settled, mostly owner-occupied neighbourhood with genuinely affordable rents and good greenspace access — nearly three-quarters of residents are within walking distance of green space. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a lower share of top-rated schools than you'd find elsewhere in the region.
- What is the rent in Lincoln 002?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £660 a month, a two-bedroom around £830, and a three-bedroom around £990. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7% in the past year, so expect some movement if you're planning ahead.
- Is Lincoln 002 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 107 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not exceptional by urban East Midlands standards, but it is elevated. If safety is a top priority, comparing specific streets within the neighbourhood is worth doing before committing.
- What's the commute from Lincoln 002 to Lincoln city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 61% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.1 km away. Public transport use is low at under 4% of residents, and there's no metro or tram service. For longer journeys, the nearest major employment hub is around 115 minutes away by public transport.
- Who lives in Lincoln 002?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 60% own their home. The age profile skews older than a typical urban neighbourhood, with around one in five residents aged 65 or over. There's also a meaningful social rented sector at around 20%. It's a mixed, settled community rather than a transient rental-heavy area.
- What schools are near Lincoln 002?
- There are 37 schools within typical catchment distance, though only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.8 km away. It's worth checking individual school Ofsted reports directly, as ratings can change.
- How affordable is buying a home in Lincoln 002?
- The median house price is just under £200,000, and on a typical local salary you'd need around 3.4 years to save a deposit. That's relatively achievable compared to most of the UK, making Lincoln 002 one of the more realistic areas for first-time buyers in the East Midlands.