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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

LN55SB

Carholme

LN57PY

High Street

LN11TW

Foss Bank

LN11JX

West Parade

LN11LW

Hampton Street

LN11WF

Firth Road

LN11TB

Westfield Street

LN11XX

Orchard Street

LN57PU

Gaunt Street

LN57RE

Gaunt Street

LN11NL

West Parade

LN11RS

Carholme Road

LN11PJ

Nelson Street

LN11BU

Rudgard Lane

LN55UF

Firth Road

LN57RB

Gaunt Street

LN11XD

Newland

LN55PN

Firth Road

LN11JY

West Parade

LN11DE

Carholme

LN55XZ

Boultham

LN21AA

High Street

LN11RP

Westbourne Grove

LN55QY

Firth Road

LN55YR

Boultham

LN11XL

Lucy Tower Street

LN11LN

Colenso Terrace

LN57BD

Brayford Wharf East

LN11HR

Yarborough Road

LN55UE

Firth Road

LN11QL

West Parade

LN11BP

Motherby Hill

LN11YS

Carholme

LN11LX

Albert Crescent

LN11PL

Wellington Street

LN55PP

Firth Road

LN11NA

Bedford Street

LN55RB

Boultham

LN11SY

Charlesworth Street

LN67FU

Campus Way

LN11PZ

Gresham Street

LN55TU

Firth Road

LN11WY

Firth Road

LN13LH

Upper Long Leys Road

LN57QE

Foster Street

LN67GA

Campus Way

LN11YW

Brayford Wharf North

LN11HE

Spring Hill

LN55QB

Firth Road

LN11UU

Beaumont Fee

LN55WE

Firth Road

LN55SA

Carholme

LN67GG

Campus Way

LN11HL

Carline Road

LN67AD

Beevor Street

LN11HP

Yarborough Road

LN21LS

Steep Hill

LN55WP

Boultham

LN55PL

Firth Road

LN55SG

Carholme

LN55RT

Boultham

LN21JD

The Strait

LN55YL

Boultham

LN57PT

Gaunt Street

LN57PN

Gaunt Street

LN57PZ

Alfred Street

LN11PQ

Whitehall Terrace

LN13BU

Union Road

LN57NY

Riverside Drive

LN11XU

Rauceby Terrace

LN11HB

Spring Hill

LN55AX

Boultham

LN11YG

Carholme

LN11LP

May Crescent

LN11NE

Hampton Street

LN11SZ

Foss Bank

LN57WQ

Firth Road

LN11PW

Moor Street

LN21TL

Firth Road

LN57BG

Brayford Wharf East

LN57AL

High Street

LN55WW

Firth Road

LN11TT

Guildhall Street

LN11XG

Carholme

LN55SR

Carholme

LN11BS

Beaumont Fee

LN11DD

Beaumont Fee

LN11PE

West Parade

LN55EG

Boultham

LN57WN

Firth Road

LN11QW

West Parade

LN55YP

Boultham

LN11PD

The Avenue

LN57PG

Witham Mews

LN11QE

Newland Street West

LN11HS

Yarborough Road

LN13BX

Castle Lane

LN67FW

Campus Way

LN57EX

High Street

LN57AY

Brayford Wharf East

Data Sources

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