Lincoln is Selwyn District's largest town and one of the fastest-growing communities in the Canterbury region. Home to Lincoln University and a thriving agricultural research sector, it has a character that's genuinely distinct from the Christchurch suburban mainstream — more town than suburb, with its own identity, amenities, and community institutions.
The town has seen significant residential development over recent years, with new subdivisions expanding steadily outward from the original township. Housing ranges from entry-level townhouses and first-home buyer properties through to executive homes on larger sections. The Lincoln town centre has a good range of local services, and the Southern Motorway connection to Christchurch has made commuting increasingly practical.
Lincoln has been one of the stronger performers in the Selwyn market over the current cycle, with values up over 6% year on year — reflecting both the underlying demand from the growing population and the positive effect of falling interest rates on buyer budgets.
