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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

LN55SL

Carholme

LN55RY

Firth Road

LN57PD

Alfred Street

LN67WW

Campus Way

LN11JD

Victoria Passage

LN11QW

West Parade

LN13JJ

Mill Road

LN67GA

Campus Way

LN11EX

Motherby Lane

LN11HL

Carline Road

LN11HR

Yarborough Road

LN11LB

North Parade

LN11LN

Colenso Terrace

LN11QR

West Parade

LN11XZ

The Avenue

LN13LB

Burton Road

LN55SD

Carholme

LN57PP

High Street

LN11JE

Alexandra Terrace

LN11NA

Bedford Street

LN11TE

Harvey Street

LN11XG

Carholme

LN25WG

Firth Road

LN13BS

Wordsworth Street

LN21LS

Steep Hill

LN57WR

Firth Road

LN55ZL

Firth Road

LN67FU

Campus Way

LN67GD

Campus Way

LN67GG

Campus Way

LN11LQ

Richmond Road

LN11QS

West Parade

LN11QU

Newland Street West

LN13BZ

St Michaels Terrace

LN21AA

High Street

LN57PU

Gaunt Street

LN67AA

Firth Road

LN11BP

Motherby Hill

LN11UX

Carholme

LN21HZ

Garmston Street

LN57AU

High Street

LN57BA

St Mark Street

LN11HF

Spring Hill

LN57AA

High Street

LN11XS

The Park

LN13LQ

Willis Terrace

LN55AX

Boultham

LN67FY

Campus Way

LN35UH

Firth Road

LN55AF

Boultham

LN11LD

West Parade

LN21LT

Steep Hill

LN55HT

Firth Road

LN11BA

Carholme

LN11EY

Beaumont Fee

LN11QF

Newland Street West

LN11RH

Carholme Road

LN11TD

Foss Bank

LN55YP

Boultham

LN57AN

Swanpool Court

LN11BN

Brayford Wharf North

LN11LS

Cambridge Avenue

LN55PL

Firth Road

LN57AH

Woodburn Place

LN57BD

Brayford Wharf East

LN57PZ

Alfred Street

LN11DB

Beaumont Fee

LN11XJ

Lucy Tower Street

LN13BX

Castle Lane

LN21AT

High Street

LN21HW

High Street

LN55UF

Firth Road

LN57NZ

Riverside Drive

LN58WS

Firth Road

LN11QQ

Newland Street West

LN11UL

Beaumont Fee

LN55SQ

Carholme

LN55XF

Firth Road

LN55YT

Boultham

LN11HG

Carline Road

LN11HZ

Victoria Terrace

LN11LX

Albert Crescent

LN11QJ

St Faiths Street

LN11RJ

Newland Street West

LN11RS

Carholme Road

LN55SX

Firth Road

LN55WE

Firth Road

LN11LE

Ashlin Grove

LN11RT

Carholme Road

LN13BU

Union Road

LN55BS

Boultham

LN57QJ

Princess Street

LN57WN

Firth Road

LN11HY

Victoria Street

LN13LD

Occupation Road

LN67TS

Brayford Wharf East

LN11JP

Carline Road

LN11LP

May Crescent

LN11SP

Carholme Road

LN11WG

Depot Street

Data Sources

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