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Wharf & University

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About

The Wharf & University area in Lincoln is centred on the Brayford Pool, a natural lake formed where the River Witham widens. This historic inland port is now lined with modern apartments, restaurants, and bars, with the University of Lincoln's main campus buildings rising directly from the waterfront. The area functions as a working marina, with leisure boats and waterbirds creating constant activity on the water.

A prominent footbridge connects the university buildings to the railway station, with the striking, modern Isaac Newton Building often reflected in the pool. The area's identity is fundamentally tied to this integration of education, commerce, and maritime history, all focused around the same body of water.

Area overview

On average Wharf & University has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wharf & University is £47,987 per year. There are 4 schools in Wharf & University: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wharf & University is home to around 10,445 people, with a population density of about 5,609.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wharf & University Population
10,445
Population density
5,609.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.41(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.24(+181%)
Shoplifting
28.72(+223%)
Public order
14.36(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.78(+58%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,339
79.83%
Other White
702
6.72%
Chinese
223
2.13%
African
189
1.81%
Indian
133
1.27%
Total population: 10,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
5,569
55.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,411
24.23%
No qualifications
682
6.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
617
6.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
388
3.9%
Total 16+ residents: 9,952

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,505
49.07%
Owns outright
507
16.53%
Owns with a mortgage
429
13.99%
Social rents from council
373
12.16%
Other social rented
147
4.79%
Total households: 3,067

Property prices in Wharf & University

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £204,200 in Wharf & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wharf & University in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wharf & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£295,000
Flats16£155,000
Semi-Detached4£320,000
Terraced39£207,000

10 years median price trend in Wharf & University

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wharf & University.

All postcodes in Wharf & University

LN55YH

Boultham

LN55EG

Boultham

LN11TQ

Foss Street

LN11ER

Hungate

LN55RL

Firth Road

LN57RT

Firth Road

LN11JQ

Alexandra Terrace

LN11UF

Park Street

LN55AP

Boultham

LN57DL

Brayford Street

LN57QB

High Street

LN11EL

The Ropery

LN11PH

Newland Street West

LN11TB

Westfield Street

LN13LH

Upper Long Leys Road

LN21AY

High Street

LN55XJ

Firth Road

LN55ZZ

Boultham

LN57PY

High Street

LN11EN

Cordage Court

LN11HE

Spring Hill

LN11ST

Carholme Road

LN55AQ

Boultham

LN55UE

Firth Road

LN67DQ

Boultham

LN67WB

Campus Way

LN11LJ

Richmond Grove

LN11RB

Newland Street West

LN57NU

Firth Road

LN11NW

West Parade

LN11RN

Carholme Road

LN67FX

Campus Way

LN11TS

High Street

LN11HX

Stanthaket Court

LN11LA

West Parade

LN11RG

Hampton Court

LN57WA

Brayford Wharf East

LN67AD

Beevor Street

LN67FT

Campus Way

LN11WZ

Firth Road

LN11XU

Rauceby Terrace

LN11NE

Hampton Street

LN11UH

Beaumont Fee

LN57PX

Gaunt Street

LN57RD

Gaunt Street

LN11HS

Yarborough Road

LN11YW

Brayford Wharf North

LN21TL

Firth Road

LN57PG

Witham Mews

LN11BS

Beaumont Fee

LN11BU

Rudgard Lane

LN11JA

Victoria Place

LN11JT

West Parade

LN11JY

West Parade

LN57PA

Firth Road

LN11DE

Carholme

LN11BJ

Hampton Street

LN11TR

Guildhall Street

LN13LE

Upper Long Leys Road

LN55RB

Boultham

LN55UD

Boultham

LN57AZ

St Mark Street

LN57RB

Gaunt Street

LN67WE

Campus Way

LN11HN

Yarborough Terrace

LN11JZ

West Parade

LN11NL

West Parade

LN11EZ

Beaumont Fee

LN11LR

Queens Crescent

LN55YR

Boultham

LN57QE

Foster Street

LN57QZ

Alfred Street

LN11TT

Guildhall Street

LN11YX

Brayford Wharf North

LN57RA

Gaunt Street

LN57RE

Gaunt Street

LN55XD

Firth Road

LN11LW

Hampton Street

LN11QZ

St Faith's Street

LN11TL

Arthur Taylor Street

LN57EX

High Street

LN55QU

Firth Road

LN55YL

Boultham

LN57QD

Vernon Street

LN11PE

West Parade

LN11PG

Whitehall Grove

LN11RF

Holmes Road

LN11UD

Mint Lane

LN55SF

Carholme

LN11LF

West Parade

LN11QH

Rudgard Lane

LN11UB

Mint Street

LN55TQ

Firth Road

LN57PH

Firth Road

LN11PF

West Parade

LN11PL

Wellington Street

LN21JA

St Martins Street

LN55GF

Firth Road

LN67TP

Firth Road

LN11PD

The Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.