Foss Street
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £122,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 44% 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: 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£122,000).
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£122,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £122,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Foss Street is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 414 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is hairdresser (hairdresser, 21m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Holmes Road) is 72m away. The median property price is £122,000, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 456m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Foss Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- University of Lincoln Sports Centre 298m · 4 min walk
- Freeklime Lincoln 1457m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newland Health Centre 376m · 5 min walk
- AddAction 460m · 6 min walk
- Lincoln Laser Skincare 558m · 7 min walk
- Lincoln Osteopaths 572m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Central Warehouse Library 569m · 7 min walk
- Lincoln 888m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Liquorice Park 495m · 6 min walk
- The Lawn 641m · 8 min walk
- Whittons Park 966m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln 456m · 6 min walk
- The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln 519m · 6 min walk
- Westgate Academy 822m · 10 min walk
- Lincoln UTC 1064m · 13 min walk
- The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School 1282m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- John Street — Lincoln44
- South Parade — Lincoln50
- Castle Hill — Lincoln51
- Newland — Lincoln42
- Drury Lane — Lincoln42
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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