St Mary's Street

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

Urban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Urban convenience Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

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

57
Liveability Score
Top 4% in LincolnTop 15% nationally
Low confidence Based on no transaction data, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

St Mary's 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. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is a Hairdresser at 13m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Rail Station Car Park) is 46m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Good (65)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (80)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (65)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

hairdresser13m (0.2 min walk)
atm72m (0.9 min walk)
British Transport Police90m (1.1 min walk)
Costa96m (1.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from St Mary's Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Rail Station Car Park bus_stop46m
Lincoln Central Rail Station rail_station77m
Central Bus Station bus_stop139m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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