Water Lane, Bassingham, Lincoln
House prices, sold prices and local information for LN5 9LA.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Water Lane, Bassingham, Lincoln have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £258,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £336,455. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% detached, 29% semi-detached, 6% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Water Lane range from £100,000 to £540,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 553 streets in Lincoln with at least two sales in the last year, Water Lane ranks 207th for average price.
House prices on Water Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £336,455 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £322,957 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £179,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Water Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 22 Jun 2026 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 23 Jan 2026 | £179,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 17 Dec 2025 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 14 Nov 2025 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 5 Feb 2025 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 24 May 2024 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 12 Jan 2024 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 17 Nov 2022 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1A, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 29 Apr 2022 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 8 Dec 2021 | £540,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 20 Jul 2021 | £100,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32A, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 12 Mar 2021 | £260,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Hedgerow House, 7A, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 16 Sep 2020 | £393,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 7 Sep 2020 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 27 Aug 2020 | £283,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 6 Dec 2019 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 13 Aug 2018 | £275,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 18, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 7 Aug 2018 | £229,783 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Water Lane LN5 9LA | 4 May 2017 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31, Water Lane | £100,000 (Jul 2021) → £335,000 (Jun 2026) | +235% over 5 yrs |
| 16, Water Lane | £275,000 (Aug 2018) → £345,000 (Jan 2024) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 28, Water Lane | £260,000 (May 2017) → £280,000 (Dec 2019) | +8% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Water Lane
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Water Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Water Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Witham in North Kesteven Flood alert area
- Isolated properties and villages near the River Witham and River Brant from Claypole to Lincoln Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Water Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingham Primary School 167 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Witham St Hughs Academy 411 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Swinderby station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Collingham station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min walk
- Hykeham station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Demand Responsive Area 3 min walk
- Linga Lane Bus Shelter (opp, Lincoln Road) 4 min walk
- Linga Lane Bus Shelter (adj, Lincoln Road) 4 min walk
- Recreation Ground (adj, Lincoln Ground) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Bassingham Surgery
20 Torgate Lane, Bassingham, Lincoln · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Bassingham · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Witham St Hughs Food Store · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Lincoln Co-op Chemists Ltd · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Time For Teeth Hmp Morton Hall · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 635 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,510 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 21% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 21% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 67% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 72% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Kesteven with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Water Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 97.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.9% | 53.5% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.8% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.1% | 20.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.8% | 14.9% |
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 16.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.9% | 34.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.9% | 41.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.1% | 12.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8% | 11.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Kesteven.
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