Pelham Bridge & South Common
Lincoln 006 · 4 sub-areas · 8,927 residents
Lincoln 006 is a densely rented neighbourhood within Lincoln, home to around 8,900 people and one of the city's most distinctly young areas — nearly half of all residents are aged 18 to 34. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £830 a month, well below the UK national benchmark of around £1,200, making it one of the more affordable pockets in the East Midlands.
Pelham Bridge & South Common 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. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Pelham Bridge & South Common?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; 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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Pelham Bridge & South Common in Lincoln
Living in Pelham Bridge & South Common
Lincoln 006 stands out from most of the city by skewing dramatically young. With 44.5% of residents aged 18 to 34, this is the kind of neighbourhood shaped by students and early-career renters rather than settled families — single-person households make up over a third of all homes, and owner-occupation sits at just 28%. That profile gives the area a transient, high-turnover feel that suits people at an early stage of their working or studying life more than those looking to put down roots.
On costs, Lincoln 006 is genuinely affordable. A one-bed typically runs around £660 a month, a two-bed around £830, and a three-bed around £990. Those figures are comfortably below the UK national median for equivalent sizes. The trade-off is that rents have been rising — up 6.9% in the past year — which is a meaningful squeeze when the median resident salary sits at around £29,800 a year. At 47.8% of take-home pay going on rent, affordability here is tighter than the low headline figures suggest.
The neighbourhood's deprivation picture is worth knowing about before you move. An IMD score of 35.1, placing it in roughly the bottom quarter nationally, reflects genuine pockets of economic pressure. That's not unusual for a high-renter, high-student inner area, but it does shape what you'll find on the ground in terms of amenities and services.
For getting around, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away — about a 14-minute walk — connecting Lincoln to the wider rail network. Nearly half of residents commute by car (48.8%), and public transport accounts for under 10% of journeys, which reflects Lincoln's wider reliance on driving. Broadband is a genuine bright spot: 100% of premises have access to gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lincoln 006 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want affordable rents, fast broadband, and a young, busy atmosphere, it works well. The trade-off is a high crime rate — around 277 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — and a below-average school catchment. It suits students and young renters more than families or people looking for a quieter, settled neighbourhood.
- What is the rent in Lincoln 006?
- A one-bed typically runs around £660 a month, a two-bed around £830, and a three-bed around £990. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen 6.9% in the past year, so budget for further increases. Even so, these figures sit well below the UK national median for equivalent-sized homes.
- Is Lincoln 006 safe?
- Crime is a real concern here. The rate is around 277 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is significantly above the UK national average of around 80. That's typical of dense inner-city areas with high student and renter populations, but it's elevated even by those standards. It's worth visiting at different times before deciding to move.
- What's the commute from Lincoln 006 to Lincoln city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away — about a 14-minute walk. Lincoln city centre is compact and reachable on foot or by bike from most parts of the neighbourhood. For longer journeys, the rail connection puts the nearest major UK job hub around 90 minutes away by public transport.
- Who lives in Lincoln 006?
- Mainly young people — nearly half of all residents are aged 18 to 34, making this one of the most distinctly youthful neighbourhoods in the city. Over a third of households are single-person, and most residents rent privately. There's also a notable internationally mixed population, with around 34% of residents born outside the UK.
- What schools are near Lincoln 006?
- There are 38 schools within 2 km, so proximity isn't an issue. The quality picture is more mixed — only around 39% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 710 metres away. Check current Ofsted ratings before making decisions, as these can change.