Outer Circle Road Lincoln
51 addresses across 9 postcodes (LN2), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 23540808.
- Flood: 10 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 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 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Carlton Community Garden, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 52 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Glebe Park Surgery, about 290 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 980 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2022 | WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD LN2 4HU | Other | £4,150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2021 | AMBULANCE STATION LN2 4HU | Other | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Mar 2019 | HOLLAND BROS JAGUAR LN2 4HX | Other | £120,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Mar 2019 | SUPER HAND CAR WASH LN2 4JA | Other | £1,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Feb 2017 | HOWDENS LN2 4JA | Other | £1,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jan 2016 | 1 LN2 4HZ | Other | £3,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Apr 2014 | LINCOLNSHIRE FLOORING CO LN2 4HU | Other | £726,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 2,320 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 7 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LN2 4JA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LN2 4HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LN2 4HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LN2 4HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LN2 4HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LN2 4LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LN2 4UX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LN2 4WJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 7 / 2 | unlikely |
| LN2 5QG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 52 addresses are between 34 m and 41 m above sea level (38 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN2 4HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4WJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 5QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lincoln 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bishops Road Lincoln | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Flaxengate Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 39 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 71.3 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glebe Park Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 30 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlton Mews Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Lincoln County Hospital (Nuh) | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Lincoln Abbey Police Office | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lincolnshire Co-op - Carlton Centre, Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carlton Community Garden 5,760 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6,180 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wragby Road Allotments 4.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Monk's Abbey, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Monk's Abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lime kilns at The Dell, off Wragby Road | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Lincoln Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Pottergate | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Brayford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| PC Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| North Wood | Wood | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Ash Holt | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Ballast Holes | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 52 |
33 of the street's 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Lincoln Carlton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Ermine Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lincoln College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lincoln UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy Warehouse LN2 4LA | Distributors/Transporters | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Darkside Training LN2 4SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Lidl LN2 4JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Carlton Day Nursery LN2 4WA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Card Factory LN2 4FJ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Carlton Centre Food Store LN2 4FN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| The Oink Company LN2 4JB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| No 7 Coffee House & Bar LN2 4FN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd LN2 4FN | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Little Lincoln LN2 4FN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Black Peppermint LN2 4JB | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| B & M Retail LN2 4QF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Vida Del Padel LN2 4ZS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee LN2 4QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza LN2 4QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Proctors Road (18); On or near Outer Circle Road (3); On or near Dean Road (2); On or near Cardinal Close (2); On or near Bishops Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
- LN2 4JA: 15 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- LN2 4HX: 12 addresses
- LN2 4HU: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- LN2 4HZ: 6 addresses
- LN2 4HL: 4 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- LN2 4LD: 2 addresses
- LN2 4UX: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- LN2 4WJ: 1 address of 76 in the postcode
- LN2 5QG: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Proctors Road · Dean Road · Cardinal Close · Deacon Road · Bishops Road · Pitcairn Avenue · The Carlton Centre · Putnam Drive · Howe Court · Ironestone Close · Gage Court · Stark Way
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.