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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

LN13BS

Wordsworth Street

LN11RJ

Newland Street West

LN13NH

Upper Long Leys Road

LN67WE

Campus Way

LN57AR

St Benedicts Square

LN55AU

Boultham

LN57PR

High Street

LN21HN

Corporation Street

LN11PH

Newland Street West

LN57AN

Swanpool Court

LN55JW

Firth Road

LN11LG

Hampton Street

LN11BN

Brayford Wharf North

LN13LG

Willis Close

LN11BA

Carholme

LN11YX

Brayford Wharf North

LN55RY

Firth Road

LN11RR

Carholme Road

LN11TE

Harvey Street

LN57AP

High Street

LN35UH

Firth Road

LN11QF

Newland Street West

LN21UA

Firth Road

LN11HX

Stanthaket Court

LN55YT

Boultham

LN11RF

Holmes Road

LN11LA

West Parade

LN11ET

Hungate

LN21HY

St Martins Lane

LN67WA

Campus Way

LN11QH

Rudgard Lane

LN55AP

Boultham

LN55SX

Firth Road

LN55XD

Firth Road

LN11XW

Lucy Tower Street

LN11UX

Carholme

LN11PF

West Parade

LN11SN

Roman Wharf

LN57AF

High Street

LN11QZ

St Faith's Street

LN55GF

Firth Road

LN11ES

Hungate

LN11HD

Motherby Hill

LN13BT

Michaelgate

LN11TL

Arthur Taylor Street

LN11QN

South Parade

LN57DH

Brayford Street

LN11JH

Clara Terrace

LN11JB

Avenue Terrace

LN11JQ

Alexandra Terrace

LN11TG

Far Wharf

LN11QR

West Parade

LN11JZ

West Parade

LN21HW

High Street

LN55BR

Boultham

LN55RJ

Firth Road

LN67AA

Firth Road

LN11RD

Campus Way

Data Sources

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