East Midlands · England
Living in Lincoln
A magnificent hilltop cathedral and castle above a compact, affordable city.
Population around 100,000
What Lincoln is like
Lincoln offers strong value, an attractive historic quarter and easy access to the wider county. Popular with families and those wanting history without the price tag.
Education
The University of Lincoln has grown quickly and reshaped the waterfront.
University of Lincoln
Getting around
Direct trains to London in around two hours and a compact, walkable centre.
Jobs & economy
Engineering (including major gas turbine manufacturing), agriculture and a growing student economy.
The property market
The average home in Lincoln sold for £185,464 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Stunning cathedral and castle
- Very good value
- Compact historic centre
- Strong engineering base