May Crescent Lincoln
27 addresses across 1 postcode (LN1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23509678.
- Sales: 64 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £229,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 12, E: 7).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Liquorice Park, is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cliff House Medical Practice, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £229,000 | £229,000 | £229,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £241,250 | £227,500 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £264,500 | £240,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £217,000 | £217,000 | £217,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £193,000 | £186,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £180,000 | £177,500 | £221,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £175,000 | £166,000 | £216,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £176,500 | £174,950 | £192,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £179,500 | £148,000 | £190,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £152,500 | £142,000 | £163,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 5 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £229,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2024 | 28 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2023 | 10 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £227,500 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | 12 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jul 2023 | 16 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £255,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 11 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £269,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 23 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2022 | 16 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2022 | 19 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 3 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £217,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2019 | 22 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 May 2019 | 5 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 20 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2018 | 7 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £186,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2017 | 16 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £221,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 24 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 23 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 16 Aug 2016 | 11 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 10 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £216,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 19 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 15 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2015 | 18 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £174,950 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 3 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £176,500 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 16 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jul 2014 | 21 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £179,500 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 10 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2014 | 3 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 2 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2013 | 7 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 11 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £169,950 | |
| 3 Oct 2011 | 6 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2011 | 18 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £164,950 | |
| 18 Feb 2010 | 17 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 10 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £179,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2007 | 21 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £140,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2006 | 20 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2006 | 10 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2005 | 5 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2004 | 6 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £168,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2004 | 15 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | 18 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £165,800 | |
| 2 Aug 2004 | 7 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 21 May 2004 | 19 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2004 | 3 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2004 | 6 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £137,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 12 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £129,950 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | 14 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 28 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £173,500 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 22 LN1 1LP | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2003 | 2 LN1 1LP | Terraced | £118,000 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (17); House, end-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (14); before 1900 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
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 B (39% of about 700 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 24 m and 27 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN1 1LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lincoln 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hampton Street Lincoln | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westgate Car Park | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 40.1 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 68.9 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cliff House Medical Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapple Hume Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Georges Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Lincoln Police Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Liquorice Park 1.5 ha | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | West Common 68 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,080 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clarence Street a Allotments 1.7 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 73 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ellis's Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m north-east. 230 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 26 of them Grade I and 25 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis's Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-east |
| The Lawn | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Assize Courts | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Roman wall and ditch on Motherby Hill | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Lincoln Castle (except modern buildings) | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Governor's House and Old Prison and Chapel and Exercise Yard and Enclosing Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Roman wall in West Bight | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Lincoln Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brayford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Ballast Holes | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Swan Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Ash Holt | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Fen Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Sand Hills | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 27 | 27 |
None of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Primary | 7–11 | 130 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | Primary | 3–7 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westgate Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 550 m (0.3 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 |
| Mount Street Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 680 m (0.4 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 |
| Lincoln UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lincoln College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lincoln Castle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodil House/Bluebell House LN1 1LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | Exempt | |
| St Faith & St Martin C E Junior School LN1 1LW | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Dhindsa Stores LN1 1LQ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| West End Food Store LN1 1QS | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Tang LN1 1QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| West Dean LN1 1HS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| St Faith's Church LN1 1QP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Carholme Children's Centre LN1 1PU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Anna's Place LN1 1QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| St Faith's C of E Infant School LN1 1QL | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| The Sycamore Lincoln LN1 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Queen in the West LN1 1PR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Wordsworth House LN1 3NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| The Rogues Coffee House and Kitchen LN1 3LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Stokes Lawn Cafe LN1 3BU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yarborough Road (13); On or near Tennyson Street (12); On or near Queen'S Crescent (8); On or near Albert Crescent (7); On or near Ely Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LN1 1LP: 27 addresses of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
York Avenue · Cambridge Avenue · Colenso Terrace · Cambridge Avenue · Hampton Court · Aldermans Walk · Hampton Street · Albert Crescent · Ely Street · Richmond Grove · Theodore Street · Yarborough Terrace
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.