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Wharf & University

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About

The Wharf & University area in Lincoln is a key part of the city, blending education and leisure. The University of Lincoln sits at the heart of this district, attracting students and academics. Nearby, the Brayford Pool waterfront offers a mix of restaurants, bars, and shops, creating a lively atmosphere. The area is well-connected, with the train station providing easy access to other parts of the UK.

Wharf Street runs alongside the waterfront, featuring modern apartments and offices. The blend of historic and contemporary architecture reflects Lincoln’s evolving character. Walking paths along the water make it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The area serves as a hub for both study and social life, with events often held by the university or nearby businesses.

Area overview

On average Wharf & University has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 158 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 of residents in Wharf & University is £31,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Wharf & University: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Wharf & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 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
Detached5£243,000
Flats16£154,000
Semi-Detached4£320,000
Terraced43£204,200

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

LN11DD

Beaumont Fee

LN11JB

Victoria Terrace

LN11JF

Alexandra Terrace

LN11UU

Beaumont Fee

LN11WY

Firth Road

LN11ZW

Wharf & University

LN13BW

Gibraltar Hill

LN25XQ

Firth Road

LN55QB

Firth Road

LN55SB

Wharf & University

LN55UJ

Firth Road

LN55YW

Wharf & University

LN57AP

High Street

LN57PR

Gaunt Street

LN57PB

Gaunt Street

LN11LH

Richmond Road

LN11LY

Wharf & University

LN11YA

Orchard Street

LN13BH

Castle Lane

LN55QY

Firth Road

LN50WY

Firth Road

LN57RJ

Alfred Street

LN11HA

Firth Road

LN11TN

Wharf & University

LN11SZ

Foss Bank

LN11YS

Wharf & University

LN55JL

Firth Road

LN55NH

Firth Road

LN55AR

Wharf & University

LN55AU

Wharf & University

LN55BJ

Wharf & University

LN55SY

Firth Road

LN57AY

Brayford Street

LN57PE

Anchor Close

LN57PT

Gaunt Street

LN57QL

Princess Street

LN11ES

High Street

LN11HD

Motherby Hill

LN11JU

Wharf & University

LN11QP

Charles Street West

LN11SN

Roman Wharf

LN11TY

Kelsey Street

LN13ER

Hungate

LN55SA

Wharf & University

LN55SG

Wharf & University

LN11HJ

Hampton Street

LN11HU

Victoria Street

LN11LG

Hampton Street

LN11PJ

Nelson Street

LN11QN

South Parade

LN11QL

Ashlin Grove

LN11PZ

Allison Street

LN11XD

Water Lane

LN21HL

Wharf & University

LN55RA

Wharf & University

LN57QG

High Street

LN67GJ

Campus Way

LN21AZ

High Street

LN11TG

Wharf & University

LN11TW

Foss Bank

LN11PA

The Avenue

LN11PQ

Newland Street West

LN11QA

Gresham Street

LN21HY

St Martin's Lane

LN55PP

Firth Road

LN34DE

Firth Road

LN57AR

High Street

LN57BG

Brayford Wharf East

LN57PJ

Anchor Street

LN69ZU

Firth Road

LN11HH

Belle Vue Road

LN11JH

Motherby Hill

LN11PS

Nelson Street

LN11SW

Wharf & University

LN11YQ

Wharf & University

LN57AL

High Street

LN57DH

Brayford Street

LN57WX

Firth Road

LN67GB

Campus Way

LN11DN

Beaumont Fee

LN11HP

Long Leys Road

LN11YG

Wharf & University

LN21UA

Firth Road

LN55RT

Wharf & University

LN55SJ

Wharf & University

LN55SP

Wharf & University

LN55UN

Firth Road

LN57EY

Firth Road

LN11HB

Spring Hill

LN11LZ

Bedford Street

LN11QE

Newland Street West

LN11SX

Foss Bank

LN11UQ

Park Street

LN11XX

Orchard Street

LN55RJ

Firth Road

LN57PN

Gaunt Street

LN67WA

Campus Way

LN11JD

Victoria Passage

LN11NU

Wharf & University

LN11QW

Wharf & University

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.