Craven Street
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £102,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 24% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,500).
Safety score of 15 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £102,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Craven Street is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 498 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 251 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 198m away. The median property price is £102,500, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Craven Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Freeklime Lincoln 590m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 1108m · 14 min walk
- University of Lincoln Sports Centre 1553m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- AddAction 1614m · 20 min walk
- Newland Health Centre 1665m · 21 min walk
- Lincoln Laser Skincare 1787m · 22 min walk
- Lincoln Osteopaths 1860m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Central Warehouse Library 1295m · 16 min walk
- Lincoln 1776m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Malandry Closes 274m · 3 min walk
- South Common 888m · 11 min walk
- Boultham Park 936m · 12 min walk
- Cross O'Cliffe Nature Reserve 1070m · 13 min walk
- St Mark's Square 1154m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School 677m · 8 min walk
- Athena School 712m · 9 min walk
- The Priory Academy LSST 791m · 10 min walk
- The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School 1029m · 13 min walk
- Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School 1135m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Webb Street — Lincoln44
- Bargate — Lincoln48
- Sidney Street — Lincoln48
- Henley Street — Lincoln44
- Gray Street — Lincoln50
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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