📊 Still Got Student Rooms to Let in Lincoln? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Panic

Are you a landlord in Lincoln with student rooms still available for 2025/26? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not too late.

We’ve analysed five years of Google Trends data for the term “student accommodation Lincoln”, and the results are clear: while some students secure properties early, there’s a reliable second wave of enquiries in August and September every single year — including 2024.

If your property isn’t let yet, now is exactly the right time to re-market, refresh your ads, and be ready. Here’s what the data tells us.

🔍 Search Trends for Student Accommodation in Lincoln (2020–2025)

Using Google Trends — which scores search interest on a scale from 0 to 100 — we tracked when students are searching for “student accommodation Lincoln” across the last five academic cycles. The pattern is remarkably consistent.

✅ October to February: The Early Rush

Each year, search volume climbs between October and January. This is when students start house hunting for the next academic year:

• Groups begin forming after Freshers’ Week

• Housing fairs kick off

• Letting agencies release their first wave of listings

💤 March to July: The Quiet Dip

From spring through early summer, search interest dips significantly. Most organised students have signed by this point, and others focus on deadlines, exams, and end-of-term plans.

🔥 August to September: The Late Surge

Every single year — including 2024 — search interest spikes sharply in August and early September. Why?

• Clearing students looking for immediate housing

• International students finalising accommodation

• Student groups reshuffling due to dropouts or changes

• Latecomers who delayed their decision or struggled to find housemates

Even in 2024 — when market conditions were tough and competition high — this late summer rush remained strong. And early June 2025 data already suggests this year may follow the same pattern, possibly starting earlier.

📈 2025 So Far: What the Trends Say

• The usual October–January search peak held steady earlier this year.

• Search interest dropped between March and May — slightly lower than the same period in 2024.

• However, June 2025 has already shown a noticeable increase, indicating that the late-summer wave is building earlier than expected.

This means now is the perfect time to relaunch any unlet stock and capture students who are just starting their search.

🧠 What This Means for Lincoln Landlords

Here’s what we recommend to make the most of the weeks ahead:

1. Stay Visible Online

Make sure your property is actively listed on high-traffic platforms, your agents website, and ideally with fresh photography, a clear headline, and strong calls-to-action.

2. Be Flexible

If your property has multiple rooms, consider offering room-by-room lets or shorter contract options — this appeals to students in crisis or moving independently.

3. Lean Into What Students Care About Service

Now more than ever, they want:

• Bills included

• Fast, responsive maintenance

• Simple contracts

• Fair and transparent deposits

If your property offers any of these — shout about it.

🏡 You’re Not Too Late – You’re Just in Time

Lincoln’s student lettings market has two reliable waves: early planners, and late movers. If you still have availability in July, August, or even September — don’t assume it’s too late.

We see last-minute lets every single year, and the data shows that demand is already building.

Need help re-marketing your property?

📩 Get in touch with the team at Student Housing Lincoln

📞 Or call us on 01522 410 646

Let’s get your rooms let, without the stress.