Imp Close Lincoln
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (LN2), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23595186.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 14, C: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Lincoln costs £2,323 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lindum Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 150 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2018 | 32 LN2 2FQ | Other | £2,350,377 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2017 (14); 2012-2021 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Lincoln in 2026-27: Band D £2,323 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,549 | £1,807 | £2,065 | £2,323 | £2,839 | £3,356 | £3,872 | £4,646 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (95% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 54 m and 57 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN2 2AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 2FQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lincoln 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Torrington Road Ermine East | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Westgate Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 37.9 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 71 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lindum Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Burton Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Lincoln Hospital (Nuh) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lincoln North Police Station | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lincolnshire Co-op - Woodhall Drive, Ermine Estate Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,660 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 740 m (0.5 miles) south. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Newport Earthworks | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Riseholme Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| The Newport Arch and town wall | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Lincoln Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Ash Holt | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Hallifirs | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Briary Holt | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Brayford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 18 |
14 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lincoln: see them on the Lincoln page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermine Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lincoln Castle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Street Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Giles Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Westgate Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store LN2 2AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Chef King LN2 2AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Fish King LN2 2AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| One Stop Stores LN2 2AD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Premier Keddington LN1 3SS | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| The Lincoln Imp LN2 2EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Lincoln North Childrens Centre LN2 2DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Welbourn Gardens Day Nursery LN2 2DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Imp Close (56); On or near Graham Taylor Way (31); On or near Laughton Way North (25); On or near Ingleby Crescent (18); On or near Hardwick Place (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 67% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Laughton Way North · Graham Taylor Way · Nocton Drive · Ingleby Crescent · Welton Gardens · Woodhall Drive · Broxholme Gardens · Hardwick Place · Sedgebrook Close · Hackthorn Place · Fiskerton Drive · Pine Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.