Sewell Road
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for first-time buyers (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 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Out of reach (£787,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £787,500 based on only 6 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Sewell Road is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1080 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 517 violent offences were recorded (48% 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 235m away. The median property price is £787,500. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 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. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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: stable
Based on 6 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 Sewell Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (5)
- Lincoln County Hospital 430m · 5 min walk
- Lincoln Osteopaths 1125m · 14 min walk
- Lincoln Laser Skincare 1147m · 14 min walk
- AddAction 1304m · 16 min walk
- Newland Health Centre 1354m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lincoln 883m · 11 min walk
- Great Central Warehouse Library 1511m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Arboretum 114m · 1 min walk
- Temple Gardens 745m · 9 min walk
- The Dean's Green 789m · 10 min walk
- The Dean's Green 825m · 10 min walk
- Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's 973m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Lincoln UTC 635m · 8 min walk
- The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School 1246m · 16 min walk
- Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln 1420m · 18 min walk
- Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy 1694m · 21 min walk
- Ermine Primary Academy 1840m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lindum Terrace — Lincoln45
- Eastcliff Road — Lincoln44
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- Upper Lindum Street — Lincoln45
- Derby Street — Lincoln46
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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