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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

LN67FT

Campus Way

LN67GB

Campus Way

LN11SU

Carr Street

LN11HH

Belle Vue Road

LN11HN

Yarborough Terrace

LN11LZ

Tennyson Street

LN57PD

Alfred Street

LN11QQ

Newland Street West

LN11QP

Charles Street West

LN57QN

Mill Lane

LN21BF

The Glory Hole

LN11LE

Ashlin Grove

LN11HT

Yarborough Road

LN11UF

Park Street

LN11EZ

Beaumont Fee

LN57AH

Woodburn Place

LN57NU

Firth Road

LN55BJ

Boultham

LN11LY

West Parade

LN55AF

Boultham

LN57AW

Riverside Drive

LN57EY

Firth Road

LN57PA

Firth Road

LN11EN

Cordage Court

LN11RG

Hampton Court

LN57QJ

Princess Street

LN42WX

Firth Road

LN11LJ

Richmond Grove

LN21AT

High Street

LN67WF

Campus Way

LN57PX

Gaunt Street

LN67DQ

Boultham

LN57AU

High Street

LN11TR

Guildhall Street

LN11PB

The Avenue

LN11ER

Hungate

LN57QL

Princess Street

LN11YA

Newland

LN67FY

Campus Way

LN11PA

The Avenue

LN67FZ

Campus Way

LN67FX

Campus Way

LN67TW

The Sidings

LN55UN

Firth Road

LN57AA

High Street

LN57WX

Firth Road

LN55NH

Firth Road

LN11LH

Richmond Road

LN57BJ

Brayford Street

LN11RH

Carholme Road

LN11JU

Carholme

LN55UD

Boultham

LN11WZ

Firth Road

LN13ER

St Cuthberts Court

LN11JT

West Parade

LN57QF

Foster Street

LN21HZ

Garmston Street

LN21AY

High Street

LN57AG

Tanners Court

LN11HY

Victoria Street

LN11TY

Water Lane

LN57PE

Anchor Close

LN55SE

Carholme

LN11HA

Firth Road

LN11LD

West Parade

LN11UQ

Park Street

LN57RA

Gaunt Street

LN25WG

Firth Road

LN13JJ

Mill Road

LN11RT

Carholme Road

LN11PS

Trafalgar Court

LN11LL

York Avenue

LN55YW

Boultham

LN11DN

Beaumont Fee

LN57WA

Brayford Wharf East

LN11TN

Staunton Court

LN67TS

Brayford Wharf East

LN11HW

Theodore Street

LN13BZ

St Michaels Terrace

LN11XS

The Park

LN57QZ

Alfred Street

LN55SP

Carholme

LN11TJ

Far Wharf

LN55BT

Boultham

LN57QD

Vernon Street

LN67WB

Campus Way

LN11BJ

Hampton Street

LN67GF

Campus Way

LN55SH

Carholme

LN57RJ

Alfred Street

LN55SY

Firth Road

LN11ZW

Carholme

LN11TD

Foss Bank

LN11YQ

Carholme

LN11JD

Victoria Passage

LN11BT

Beaumont Fee

LN11UH

Beaumont Fee

LN13BH

Lawn Cottages

LN57RT

Firth Road

LN55XJ

Firth Road

Data Sources

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