Lincoln's LN1 postcode district demonstrates modest market dynamics across key investment metrics. Over the past five years, property prices have increased at a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%, while rental yields have expanded more significantly at 5.5% CAGR, suggesting landlord-focused returns have outpaced capital appreciation. Population growth remains constrained at 1.0% over the same period. The district scores 47.4 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, positioning it at the 34th percentile nationally and indicating average performance relative to UK markets. Currently classified as latent in gentrification staging, LN1 shows characteristics typical of markets with stabilised but unspectacular growth patterns. These figures provide a factual foundation for investment analysis without indicating directional momentum.
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- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Lincoln · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
58 planning applications submitted in LN1 over the last six months.
Lincoln (LN1) common questions
Is Lincoln up and coming?
Lincoln (LN1) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 64% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Lincoln safe?
Lincoln has a safety score of 50/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Lincoln?
The average property price in Lincoln (LN1) is £177k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lincoln?
The median monthly rent in Lincoln (LN1) is £784 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lincoln?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Lincoln (LN2), Lincoln (LN6), Lincoln (LN5), Lincoln (LN3), Lincoln (LN4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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