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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

LN55WW

Firth Road

LN57QF

Foster Street

LN11HQ

Belle Vue Terrace

LN11RR

Carholme Road

LN21HN

Corporation Street

LN57AW

Riverside Drive

LN11PW

Moor Street

LN21BF

The Glory Hole

LN55PN

Firth Road

LN55TU

Firth Road

LN67WD

Campus Way

LN11BT

Beaumont Fee

LN11HW

Theodore Street

LN11LL

York Avenue

LN11RP

Westbourne Grove

LN11SY

Charlesworth Street

LN11TA

Foss Bank

LN11TJ

Far Wharf

LN55SE

Carholme

LN67FW

Campus Way

LN67GE

Campus Way

LN11JX

West Parade

LN11XP

Newland

LN11XW

Lucy Tower Street

LN21JD

The Strait

LN55JW

Firth Road

LN55UL

Firth Road

LN67TW

The Sidings

LN13NH

Upper Long Leys Road

LN57AG

Tanners Court

LN57NY

Riverside Drive

LN57WD

Firth Road

LN57WQ

Firth Road

LN67GF

Campus Way

LN55XP

Firth Road

LN55XZ

Boultham

LN67GH

Campus Way

LN67WF

Campus Way

LN11ET

Hungate

LN11RD

Campus Way

LN11WF

Firth Road

LN57BJ

Brayford Street

LN57QN

Mill Lane

LN67YY

Firth Road

LN11HT

Yarborough Road

LN11PB

The Avenue

LN11SU

Carr Street

LN11UR

Park Street

LN11XA

Kelsey Street

LN11XL

Lucy Tower Street

LN13BT

Michaelgate

LN67FZ

Campus Way

LN55BR

Boultham

LN11JU

Carholme

LN55RA

Boultham

LN55SR

Carholme

LN42WX

Firth Road

LN11NU

Carholme

Data Sources

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