LN3 in Lincoln has recorded modest capital appreciation over the past five years, with prices growing at a 1.6% compound annual rate. Rental growth has outpaced capital growth substantially, reaching 5.4% annually over the same period. The postcode's trajectory score of 40.3 sits in the lower half of national performance rankings at the 6th percentile. Population growth remains subdued at 1.1% across the five-year period, while the area currently sits at a latent gentrification stage. These metrics suggest a market characterised by rental demand exceeding price momentum, typical of established residential areas with stable but limited investor appreciation.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Lincoln · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.5 points this month to 38/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in LN3 over the last six months.
Lincoln (LN3) common questions
Is Lincoln up and coming?
Lincoln (LN3) has a trajectory score of 38/100 (Average), placing it in the top 98% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 10.3 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 36/100 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 (LN3) is £150k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Lincoln?
The median monthly rent in Lincoln (LN3) is £702 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Lincoln?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Market Rasen (LN8), Maida Vale (W9), Lincoln (LN2), Lincoln (LN4), Peterborough (PE2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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