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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 105 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
105
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
54.09(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.3(+180%)
Shoplifting
27.09(+212%)
Public order
12.92(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.44(+40%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in Wharf & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £500,000.

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
Terraced42£202,100
Detached3£165,000
Flats18£155,000
Semi-Detached4£205,000

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

LN25XQ

Firth Road

LN67GH

Campus Way

LN13LE

Upper Long Leys Road

LN67YY

Firth Road

LN11SX

Foss Bank

LN50WY

Firth Road

LN55SQ

Carholme

LN55ZL

Firth Road

LN13LB

Burton Road

LN57AZ

St Mark Street

LN11EX

Motherby Lane

LN11EY

Beaumont Fee

LN11SP

Carholme Road

LN11HJ

Hampton Street

LN67GD

Campus Way

LN11XA

Kelsey Street

LN57NZ

Riverside Drive

LN57WD

Firth Road

LN13BW

Gibraltar Hill

LN57PJ

High Street

LN55RA

Boultham

LN11HU

Victoria Street

LN11QU

Newland Street West

LN57QB

High Street

LN34DE

Firth Road

LN11LF

West Parade

LN21HL

Carholme

LN11HZ

Victoria Terrace

LN57PP

High Street

LN11EL

The Ropery

LN67TP

Firth Road

LN11TS

High Street

LN11QA

Gresham Street

LN55XP

Firth Road

LN69ZU

Firth Road

LN13LD

Occupation Road

LN55ZZ

Boultham

LN11TQ

Foss Street

LN11HG

Carline Road

LN11XP

Newland

LN11HF

Spring Hill

LN11SW

Carholme

LN11UB

Mint Street

LN11LS

Cambridge Avenue

LN11JP

Carline Road

LN55UL

Firth Road

LN67WD

Campus Way

LN11NW

West Parade

LN55XF

Firth Road

LN13LQ

Willis Terrace

LN11LQ

Richmond Road

LN67WW

Campus Way

LN55AQ

Boultham

LN11JA

Victoria Place

LN58WS

Firth Road

LN57DL

Brayford Street

LN21LT

Steep Hill

LN11QS

West Parade

LN11HQ

Belle Vue Terrace

LN55QU

Firth Road

LN55HT

Firth Road

LN11LR

Queens Crescent

LN11PG

Whitehall Grove

LN67GJ

Campus Way

LN55BS

Boultham

LN55YH

Boultham

LN11JE

Alexandra Terrace

LN67GE

Campus Way

LN57PB

Riverside Drive

LN57QG

High Street

LN55SJ

Carholme

LN11UR

Park Street

LN55TQ

Firth Road

LN55SD

Carholme

LN11ST

Carholme Road

LN11TA

Foss Bank

LN55RL

Firth Road

LN57BA

St Mark Street

LN11UD

Mint Lane

LN11JF

Alexandra Terrace

LN57RD

Gaunt Street

LN11XZ

The Avenue

LN21AZ

High Street

LN11YL

Carholme

LN11UL

Beaumont Fee

LN21JA

St Martins Street

LN55SF

Carholme

LN11RB

Newland Street West

LN11DB

Beaumont Fee

LN11NU

Carholme

LN57WR

Firth Road

LN55SL

Carholme

LN11XJ

Lucy Tower Street

LN55JL

Firth Road

LN55UJ

Firth Road

LN11LB

North Parade

LN11QJ

St Faiths Street

LN57PH

Firth Road

LN11RN

Carholme Road

LN11WG

Depot Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.