Areas / LN2 / LN2 3 · postcode sector guide

House prices in LN2 3, Lincoln

The average house price in LN2 3, Lincoln over the last three years is £299,287, with a median sold price of £287,500 — broadly in line with the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm.

Median price
£288k
last 3 yrs
1-year change
-4.8%
5-year change
+0.5%
Per m²
£3k

HM Land Registry sold-price data · updated August 2026

Check a specific LN2 3 home →Create a free account

Free Home Confidence Score on every address · full 14-section report £5 · see a full example →

OverviewTrendPricesBudgetCompareBy typeActivityMapFAQ

Sold prices in LN2 3, Lincoln

Based on 391 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).

Median sold price
£0
Average sold price
£0
Median £/m²
£0
Year-on-year
0%

The average house price in LN2 3, Lincoln over the last three years is £299,287, with a median sold price of £287,500 — broadly in line with the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm. The mean and median are close, so prices here are fairly evenly spread rather than skewed by a few outliers. That's drawn from 391 recorded sales — a reasonably active local market.

LN2 3 price trend

Quarterly median sold price (smoothed), against England & Wales. Hover for the value at any quarter.

LN2 3England & Wales
£200k£250k£300k201620182020202220242026£262k
1 year
-4.8%
5 years
+0.5%
10 years
+28.4%

Over five years, prices in LN2 3, Lincoln have been broadly flat (+0.5%). Across a full decade they are +28.4%. The last twelve months alone: -4.8%. Prices in LN2 3, Lincoln still sit about 9.6% below their 2024 peak on our smoothed index — worth knowing when a seller's asking price was set with the top of the market in mind.

How LN2 3 growth compares

Sold prices rebased to 100 at 2015 — so you can compare the pace of change in LN2 3 directly against England & Wales, regardless of price level.

LN2 3England & Wales
90100110120130140201620182020202220242026+25%

Indexed to 100 in 2015. A line at +20% means prices are 20% above their 2015 level.

What it costs to buy in LN2 3, Lincoln

From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.

£288k
Entry-level
£171k
10th %ile
Middle of the market
£213k–£360k
25–75th %ile
Premium
£439k
90th %ile

Homes in LN2 3, Lincoln span a fairly tight range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £170,500, while the top tenth fetched over £439,000. Half of all sales fell between £213,000 and £360,000 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.

Plan a budget for LN2 3, Lincoln

Slide across what homes in LN2 3 actually sell for and see the deposit, stamp duty, monthly repayments and income a purchase would take.

Target price in LN2 3
£288,000
around the local median · 44% up the local range
£170,000 · entry-level£440,000 · premium
deposit
Deposit (10%)
£28,800
Stamp duty (SDLT)
£4,400
Monthly repayment
£1,515/mo
5% · 25-yr repayment
Income needed
~£57,500
at 4.5× lending

Upfront cash ≈ £33,200 (deposit + stamp duty), before legal and survey fees. Illustration only, not financial advice — English SDLT main-residence rates for 2026/27; second homes pay a surcharge, and your mortgage rate and multiple will vary.

How LN2 3 compares

Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).

LN2 3 (this area)£299k
Lincoln£185khere: +61%
England£291khere: +3%
LN2 3 1-yr -4.8%Lincoln 1-yr -0.3%England 1-yr +3.9%

At £299,287, homes in LN2 3, Lincoln sell for 61% above the Lincoln average, and 3% above the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-4.8% vs +3.9%).

Prices by property type

Median sold price, £/m² and share of the market, by type, across LN2 3.

TypeMedian£/m²Sales
Detached£331,250£3,174252 (65%)
Semi-detached£210,000£3,086101 (26%)
TerracedBest £/m²£180,000£2,68137 (9%)

The most-traded type in LN2 3, Lincoln is detached (252 sales, median £331,250), which tends to set the tone of the area. Priced by size, homes here work out at roughly £3,107 per square metre — a useful yardstick when a listing's asking price looks high or low for its floor area. Space for money: terraced offer the most floor area per pound in LN2 3, Lincoln, at about £2,681/m², while detached cost the most at £3,174/m² — a 18% premium. If floor area matters more to you than form, that gap is where the value hides.

The LN2 3 market: activity & mix

How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.

Sales per year
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
210'21
'22
'23
'24
168'25
'26*

* 2026 is a part year — Land Registry sales are recorded a few weeks after completion.

Tenure & new-build mix
Leasehold 2.3%Freehold 97.7%
New-build 25.8%Existing 74.2%

Around 168 homes changed hands in LN2 3, Lincoln in 2025 — busier than the area's average of roughly 144 sales a year over the past decade. The busiest recent year was 2021 (210 sales). A busy market means more choice coming on, but also more competition — well-priced homes go quickly. 2% of recent sales in LN2 3, Lincoln were leasehold — almost entirely freehold. New-build made up 26% of sales, a meaningful pipeline of new supply.

Inside LN2 3: deprivation & demographics

Explore the neighbourhoods that make up this area. Each cell is a Census neighbourhood (LSOA) shaded by its national decile — switch between overall deprivation, income, education, health, crime and more. Tap a cell for its figure.

Most deprivedLeast

Deciles are national (1 = most deprived 10% in England, 10 = least). Source: English Indices of Deprivation (IMD) by 2021 LSOA, boundaries © ONS. This shows the area's statistical neighbourhoods, not a precise postcode boundary.

Buying in LN2 3? Don't offer on the area average.

Area prices set the scene — but the home you're viewing has its own flood risk, energy costs, crime picture, school catchment and fair value. Check the exact address before you commit.

Search a LN2 3 address →

What a full report reveals about a LN2 3 home

Everything below is analysed for the specific address you search — locked here, unlocked in the report.

🎓Schools & Ofsted

Every nearby school, phase, distance and latest Ofsted rating.

Unlock for any address →
🌊Flood & ground risk

Rivers, surface water, mining, radon and subsidence at the exact plot.

Unlock for any address →
🚨Crime & safety

24 months of local crime by category, mapped around the address.

Unlock for any address →
🔊Noise & air quality

Modelled road/rail/aircraft noise and pollutant levels for the home.

Unlock for any address →
📶Broadband & mobile

Ofcom speeds and coverage available at the postcode.

Unlock for any address →
Energy & running costs

EPC rating, floor area, and estimated heating & lighting costs.

Unlock for any address →
💷Value estimate

A price estimate with a confidence range and the comparable sales behind it.

Unlock for any address →
🚆Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and your real door-to-door commute.

Unlock for any address →
Unlock the full picture for a LN2 3 home →

Not ready to search? Read every section filled in, on a real example →

What's in a Housometer report

Every section, for any specific home in LN2 3.

Value & sold prices

An evidence-based estimate with a confidence range, every sale since 1995, and the nearest comparables.

Energy & EPC

EPC rating, floor area, heating type and what the home costs to run.

Council tax

The exact band for this property and what it costs you each year.

Flood risk

River, sea and surface-water flood risk, with the nearest watercourse.

Ground & mining

Subsidence and ground stability, radon potential and coal-mining legacy.

Crime & safety

Recent crime in the immediate area, by type and trend, plus road safety.

Noise & air quality

Road, rail and aircraft noise plus NO₂ and particulate air pollution.

Schools

Nearest primaries and secondaries with Ofsted ratings and performance.

Transport & commute

Nearest stations, walk times and travel time to your workplace.

Amenities & green space

Walking distance to shops, GP, gyms, parks and everyday essentials.

Broadband & mobile

Full-fibre and gigabit availability, top speeds and mobile coverage.

Planning & tenure

Applications at the property and next door, designations, tenure and ownership.

Property history

Historic OS maps, the likely build era and a dated timeline of the home’s past.

Demographics & income

Local earnings, deprivation, household make-up and who lives nearby.

Get the full report on a LN2 3 home

£5 once for a single property, or £15/mo unlimited to check every home on your shortlist across England & Wales.

LN2 3 house prices — FAQs

What is the average house price in LN2 3, Lincoln?

Over the last three years the median sold price in LN2 3 was £287,500, with a mean of £299,287, based on 391 HM Land Registry sales.

Is LN2 3, Lincoln expensive?

At a £287,500 median, LN2 3 is about the same as the ~£290,000 England & Wales average, working out at roughly £3,107 per square metre.

Are house prices in LN2 3, Lincoln going up or down?

On our smoothed index, LN2 3 prices have moved -4.8% over the past year. Local trends are noisy, so this is a guide to direction rather than a precise figure.

What's the cheapest type of home to buy in LN2 3, Lincoln?

Of the common types, terraced have the lowest median at £180,000 (37 sales).

How much do I need to buy in LN2 3, Lincoln?

Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £170,500, and most buyers competed in the £213,000–£360,000 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £439,000.

How much have LN2 3, Lincoln house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in LN2 3 are +0.5% over the last five years, and +28.4% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.

How much stamp duty will I pay on a home in LN2 3, Lincoln?

On the £287,500 median-priced LN2 3 home, a home-mover pays about £4,375 in Stamp Duty Land Tax at 2026/27 rates, and a first-time buyer about £0 with first-time-buyer relief. Second homes pay a surcharge on top.

How much deposit and income do I need to buy in LN2 3, Lincoln?

A 10% deposit on the median £287,500 LN2 3 home is £28,750 (5% would be £14,375). Borrowing the remaining £258,750 implies a household income of roughly £57,500 at a typical 4.5× lending multiple.

How many homes sell in LN2 3, Lincoln each year?

Roughly 168 sales a year have been recorded in LN2 3 recently (HM Land Registry). That’s a reasonably active market with a steady flow of listings.

How do I check a specific LN2 3 property before buying?

Area figures set the scene, but every home differs. A Housometer report scores an individual LN2 3, Lincoln address across value, energy, flood & ground risk, crime, schools, transport, noise, air and more — search any address to see it.

Nearby & related areas

LN2 4LN2 2LN2 5LN2 1
LN2 district guide
Sources

Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.