Postcode LN1 1BP is located in an urban city, within the Carholme ward of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wharf & University area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wharf & University is £47,987 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Liquorice Park.
Wharf & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Wharf & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wharf & University is £47,987 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN1 1BP.
Wharf & University near LN1 1BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
| 0.3 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Wickham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wickham Gardens |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Carholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,884 up to £627,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £344,750 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £218,000 | £245 |
| Terraced | 65 | £196,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 7 | £146,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £248,000 | £141,500 | £176,500 | £148,000 |
| 2017 | £255,000 | £153,000 | £157,295 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | £274,250 | £162,875 | £197,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £275,500 | £241,500 | £220,000 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £328,500 | £160,750 | £192,500 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £336,250 | £155,000 | £176,500 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £333,500 | £157,250 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £303,500 | £154,000 | £200,000 | £191,750 |
| 2024 | £352,750 | £127,000 | £221,000 | £188,000 |
| 2025 | £382,500 | £155,000 | £219,250 | £197,000 |
| 2026 | £388,500 | £285,500 | £217,500 | £181,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £211 | £162 | £174 |
| 2017 | £200 | £241 | £176 | £164 |
| 2018 | £201 | £275 | £188 | £181 |
| 2019 | £197 | £283 | £186 | £188 |
| 2020 | £251 | £232 | £205 | £196 |
| 2021 | £243 | £258 | £236 | £210 |
| 2022 | £250 | £222 | £225 | £226 |
| 2023 | £240 | £208 | £279 | £199 |
| 2024 | £258 | £200 | £234 | £217 |
| 2025 | £249 | £264 | £234 | £225 |
| 2026 | £461 | £235 | £257 | £219 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | 4, Motherby Hill, Lincoln, LN1 1BP | Other | Freehold | £271,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 21, Victoria Street, Lincoln, LN1 1HY | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 62, West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1JX | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 17, Victoria Terrace, Lincoln, LN1 1HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £128,500 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 16, Beaumont Court, Spring Hill, Lincoln, LN1 1HE | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 |
In the LN1 1BP postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 1BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Supasave | 18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HN | Walking directions to Supasave |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 245-246 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | 24/7 Express Local | 2-4 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JS | Walking directions to 24/7 Express Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 20 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 53-57 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1BA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN1 1BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lesley Joan Allinson
Carholme - Elected 7 May 2026
Hamish Falconer
Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN1 1BP records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LN1 1BP in Wharf & University is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LN1 1BP, including Lincolnshire Secure Unit, Westgate Academy (Good) and The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN1 1BP is Lincoln, about 748 m away.
LN1 1BP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,764 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN1 1BP is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lesley Joan Allinson (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.