Albion Crescent
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (34), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£285,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Albion Crescent is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime rates are above average, with 282 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 61% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 251m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £285,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Albion Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- University of Lincoln Sports Centre 1597m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Lincoln Osteopaths 1584m · 20 min walk
- Newland Health Centre 1622m · 20 min walk
- AddAction 1710m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lincoln 1932m · 24 min walk
- Great Central Warehouse Library 1954m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Whittons Park 514m · 6 min walk
- Sobraon Park 671m · 8 min walk
- John Dawber Garden 1023m · 13 min walk
- Liquorice Park 1050m · 13 min walk
- The Lawn 1134m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln 926m · 12 min walk
- The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln 992m · 12 min walk
- Westgate Academy 1121m · 14 min walk
- The St Francis Special School, Lincoln 1143m · 14 min walk
- Lincoln Castle Academy 1197m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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