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Wharf & University

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wharf & University Population

10,445

Population density

5,609.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£295,000	£160,750	£163,750	£475,000	£595,000
Flats	16	£155,000	£99,375	£118,750	£231,875	£352,500
Semi-Detached	4	£320,000	£132,250	£201,250	£432,500	£486,500
Terraced	39	£207,000	£124,250	£146,750	£260,000	£369,800

10 years median price trend in Wharf & University

All postcodes in Wharf & University

LN55SH

Carholme

LN55WP

Boultham

LN57AF

High Street

LN11DD

Beaumont Fee

LN11UU

Beaumont Fee

LN11WY

Firth Road

LN13BW

Gibraltar Hill

LN25XQ

Firth Road

LN55QB

Firth Road

LN55SB

Carholme

LN55UJ

Firth Road

LN57AP

High Street

LN57PB

Riverside Drive

LN11JB

Avenue Terrace

LN11JF

Alexandra Terrace

LN11ZW

Carholme

LN55YW

Boultham

LN57PR

High Street

LN11LH

Richmond Road

LN13BH

Lawn Cottages

LN57RJ

Alfred Street

LN50WY

Firth Road

LN55QY

Firth Road

LN11LY

West Parade

LN11YA

Newland

LN55BJ

Boultham

LN55JL

Firth Road

LN57AY

Brayford Wharf East

LN57PE

Anchor Close

LN57QL

Princess Street

LN11HD

Motherby Hill

LN11SN

Roman Wharf

LN11TY

Water Lane

LN11HA

Firth Road

LN11SZ

Foss Bank

LN11TN

Staunton Court

LN11YS

Carholme

LN55AU

Boultham

LN55BT

Boultham

LN55NH

Firth Road

LN55SY

Firth Road

LN57PT

Gaunt Street

LN11ES

Hungate

LN11QP

Charles Street West

LN13ER

St Cuthberts Court

LN55SA

Carholme

LN11XD

Newland

LN11HJ

Hampton Street

LN11LG

Hampton Street

LN11PJ

Nelson Street

LN11PZ

Gresham Street

LN11QL

West Parade

LN21HL

Carholme

LN11HU

Victoria Street

LN11QN

South Parade

LN55SG

Carholme

LN57QG

High Street

LN67GJ

Campus Way

LN11QA

Gresham Street

LN21HY

St Martins Lane

LN34DE

Firth Road

LN55PP

Firth Road

LN57AR

St Benedicts Square

LN57PJ

High Street

LN11PA

The Avenue

LN11PQ

Whitehall Terrace

LN11TG

Far Wharf

LN11TW

Foss Bank

LN21AZ

High Street

LN57BG

Brayford Wharf East

LN69ZU

Firth Road

LN11HH

Belle Vue Road

LN11JH

Clara Terrace

LN11SW

Carholme

LN57WX

Firth Road

LN11PS

Trafalgar Court

LN11YQ

Carholme

LN57AL

High Street

LN57DH

Brayford Street

LN67GB

Campus Way

LN21UA

Firth Road

LN55SJ

Carholme

LN55SP

Carholme

LN55UN

Firth Road

LN55RT

Boultham

LN11DN

Beaumont Fee

LN11HP

Yarborough Road

LN11YG

Carholme

LN57EY

Firth Road

LN11LZ

Tennyson Street

LN11QE

Newland Street West

LN11SX

Foss Bank

LN11UQ

Park Street

LN11XX

Orchard Street

LN55RJ

Firth Road

LN57PN

Gaunt Street

LN67WA

Campus Way

LN11HB

Spring Hill

LN11YL

Carholme

LN13LG

Willis Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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