A West Midlands family of four weighing up a move to Lincoln has sparked a flurry of advice online — with residents touting everything from picture-postcard villages to a sought-after city neighbourhood packed with history.
The couple, aged 35 and 32, said they have two young children (three and one) and want to relocate to “a nicer part of the country” where their kids can “grow up somewhere they can love”. With a budget of around £425,000 and a minimum requirement of three bedrooms, they asked locals where they’d get the best value for money — with one parent working from home and the other planning to find work locally.
Residents on the LincolnUK community forum were quick to suggest looking beyond the city centre and into the surrounding villages, especially for families who drive. One commenter said the budget would “go far” in a number of popular areas, naming Washingborough and Heighington, Branston, Nettleham, Cherry Willingham, North Hykeham, Skellingthorpe, Sudbrooke, Scothern and Reepham as places worth considering.
But another local urged the family not to overlook a well-regarded part of the city itself: the West End, particularly north of West Parade. They described the area as full of attractive Victorian homes, often with original features, with four-bedroom properties “about £425k at the moment”.
They also highlighted nearby schools — including St Faith for infants and St Faith’s and St Martin’s for juniors — calling them “excellent”. For families who like the outdoors, they pointed to the chance of living close to West Common, a large open area of common land.
In a pitch that will turn heads for anyone new to the city, the commenter added that from the West End it’s around a 10-minute walk to Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral, as well as the shops and cafes around Bailgate and the famously steep Steep Hill.
Crucially, they argued the West End offers a “village feel” without the downside of needing to drive everywhere — a particular frustration, they said, for teenagers trying to see friends across scattered villages. They noted West Parade itself is “lovely”, but advised caution in streets south of it, suggesting newcomers rent locally first before committing.
Another resident shared a positive experience of village life, saying they moved to Saxilby 18 months ago and found it friendly and safe, with useful amenities including shops, pubs, takeaways and sports teams. They also praised local childcare and schooling, and said the village has a train link into Lincoln taking around 10 minutes.
The discussion paints a clear picture of Lincoln’s appeal to movers: strong family neighbourhoods, well-regarded schools, and the choice between countryside calm and walkable city living — all within a budget many locals say can still stretch a long way.
The advice was shared on the LincolnUK Reddit community in response to the family’s query about relocating to the area.
This article was written by The Lincoln Post using information from online sources. View source.
