George Street
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (below average), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety (25), environment (23), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (23), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£200,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 20 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 23/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
George Street is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1455 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 578 violent offences were recorded (40% 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. The nearest transport stop is 369m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £200,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 34 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Other | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from George Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Curves 1862m · 23 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Lincoln County Hospital 1152m · 14 min walk
- Lincoln Laser Skincare 1421m · 18 min walk
- Lincoln Osteopaths 1453m · 18 min walk
- AddAction 1458m · 18 min walk
- Newland Health Centre 1548m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lincoln 1082m · 14 min walk
- Great Central Warehouse Library 1453m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Arboretum 908m · 11 min walk
- Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's 1115m · 14 min walk
- Temple Gardens 1245m · 16 min walk
- The Dean's Green 1459m · 18 min walk
- The Dean's Green 1491m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Lincoln UTC 1195m · 15 min walk
- Athena School 1227m · 15 min walk
- The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School 1329m · 17 min walk
- Westgate Academy 1871m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dale Street — Lincoln33
- Poplar Avenue — Lincoln29
- Beevor Street — Lincoln31
- Mitchel Drive — Lincoln37
- Tapin Close — Lincoln38
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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