Smith Street
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,475).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,475).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,475, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Smith Street is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 540 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 251 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 Imp & Angel (pub, 60m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Sewell's Walk) is 120m away. The median property price is £120,475, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 47/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: hot
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 Smith Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 639m · 8 min walk
- Freeklime Lincoln 820m · 10 min walk
- University of Lincoln Sports Centre 1252m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- AddAction 1138m · 14 min walk
- Newland Health Centre 1204m · 15 min walk
- Lincoln Laser Skincare 1294m · 16 min walk
- Lincoln Osteopaths 1367m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Central Warehouse Library 837m · 10 min walk
- Lincoln 1243m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Malandry Closes 617m · 8 min walk
- St Mark's Square 685m · 9 min walk
- South Common 956m · 12 min walk
- Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's 1167m · 15 min walk
- Cross O'Cliffe Nature Reserve 1464m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School 131m · 2 min walk
- Athena School 404m · 5 min walk
- The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School 600m · 8 min walk
- The Priory Academy LSST 1223m · 15 min walk
- Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School 1624m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Scorer Street — Lincoln44
- Queen Street — Lincoln43
- St Andrews Close — Lincoln42
- Shakespeare Street — Lincoln49
- Prior 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.
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