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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £241K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Wharf & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £627,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wharf & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced40£190,250£204
Semi-Detached5£180,000£225
Detached4£162,500£425
Flats18£121,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wharf & University

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wharf & University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£275,000£158,000£152,000
2017£256,000£153,500£168,545£160,000
2018£347,500£166,375£190,000£150,000
2019£223,000£205,000£237,000£149,500
2020£350,000£128,500£190,000£162,500
2021£410,000£122,000£180,050£178,000
2022£236,000£118,250£260,000£195,000
2023£340,000£135,000£171,000£190,000
2024£310,000£107,000£185,000£176,500
2025£295,000£155,000£320,000£207,000
2026£388,500£126,750£170,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wharf & University.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wharf & University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£240£157£162
2017£215£225£181£165
2018£201£273£188£169
2019£173£261£171£173
2020£275£200£159£201
2021£246£192£236£188
2022£221£185£244£214
2023£245£200£240£197
2024£236£210£191£212
2025£240£172£232£218
2026£461£184£175£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wharf & University.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wharf & University in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.