Land opposite the Lincoln Athena School, Athena School, South Park Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Freehold land for sale in Lincoln – Lot 64 is a rare 2,504 sqm plot of allotment and amenity land in South Park, LN5 8EL, offering dual frontage and a guide price of just £25,000.

The Location

South Park sits in a designated conservation area in the heart of Lincoln, within easy reach of Lincoln city centre and Lincoln Central railway station. The plot backs onto South Common, a site of significant nature conservation importance, and is close to Boultham Park, Lincoln Arboretum and Hartsholme Country Park — making this a genuine green space investment rather than a leftover parcel on an industrial estate.

The surrounding catchment takes in Bracebridge, Boultham, St Catherines, Canwick and the High Street corridor, with local schools including Athena School (Ofsted Good), Sir Francis Hill Community Primary and Lincoln Christ's Hospital School.

The Land

This freehold plot (title number LL308433) measures 2,504 sqm STMS and benefits from dual frontage onto both South Park Avenue and South Park itself, giving strong visibility and access from two sides. The site is clearly outlined in red on the accompanying plot plan.

The land carries protected status under the Lincoln City Council Act 1985, preserving its open space character — so any buyer is acquiring a heritage green space asset with genuine long-term security, not just a building plot.

Redevelopment Potential

There is significant future redevelopment potential, subject to planning consent, biodiversity net gain requirements and the conservation area controls that apply locally. In the meantime the land is equally suited to continued use as allotment or amenity space, land banking, or a community-led project — an accessible entry point for buyers priced out of residential development land elsewhere in Lincoln.

Auction Details

Lot 64 goes to auction on 23rd September 2026 at 1:00pm, live and online from the St James Room at Claridge's, Mayfair, with a guide price of £25,000. Bidding is open in person or remotely, with pre-registration and AML checks required in advance.

The full legal pack, including Special Conditions of Sale, is available to download from — early registration is recommended to secure access to all documentation ahead of auction day.