Gresley Drive

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £157,750 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£157,750).

Families

Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Excellent

Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£157,750).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Below Average

Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Good

Good entry point at £157,750, but environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 8% in LincolnTop 17% nationally

High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 12 transactions

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

How Life Works Here

Gresley Drive is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 138 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Lidl) is 270m away. The median property price is £157,750, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (55)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£157,750

Median Price

Transactions (2014–2025)

+22.2%

5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Gresley Drive, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

Freeklime Lincoln 414m · 5 min walk
University of Lincoln Sports Centre 955m · 12 min walk
Everlast Gyms 1682m · 21 min walk

hospitals (4)

AddAction 1117m · 14 min walk
Newland Health Centre 1147m · 14 min walk
Lincoln Laser Skincare 1305m · 16 min walk
Lincoln Osteopaths 1374m · 17 min walk

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libraries (2)

Great Central Warehouse Library 801m · 10 min walk
Lincoln 1385m · 17 min walk

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parks & green spaces (4)

Malandry Closes 835m · 10 min walk
Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's 1296m · 16 min walk
Boultham Park 1342m · 17 min walk
Liquorice Park 1632m · 20 min walk

schools (5)

The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School 557m · 7 min walk
Athena School 899m · 11 min walk
The Priory Academy LSST 1391m · 17 min walk
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln 1611m · 20 min walk
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln 1624m · 20 min walk

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Transport Links

Lidl bus_stop270m

Dixon Close bus_stop280m

Dixon Street bus_stop348m

Valentine Retail Park bus_stop365m

Lincoln Central Rail Station rail_station990m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources

68% data uniqueness

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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.