Postcode LN1 1LP is located in an urban city, within the Carholme area of Lincoln in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Wharf & University area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wharf & University is £47,987 per year. The median sale price in Carholme is £218,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £292,500. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittons Park.
Wharf & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,444 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Wharf & University has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 1LP.
Wharf & University near LN1 1LP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whittons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittons Park |
| 0.1 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wickham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wickham Gardens |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Carholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,884 up to £627,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £344,750 | £268 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £218,750 | £249 |
| Terraced | 60 | £210,000 | £209 |
| Flats | 9 | £146,000 | £232 |
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 | £144,250 | £219,250 | £197,000 |
| 2026 | £381,500 | £285,500 | £217,500 | £195,500 |
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 | £248 | £229 | £219 |
| 2026 | £310 | £247 | £253 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 5, May Crescent, Lincoln, LN1 1LP | Terraced | Freehold | £229,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Flat 4, 110B, Yarborough Road, Lincoln, LN1 1HR | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 121, Yarborough Road, Lincoln, LN1 1HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 6, Cambridge Avenue, Lincoln, LN1 1LS | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 9, Hampton Street, Lincoln, LN1 1LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the LN1 1LP postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jan 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westgate Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN1 1LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dhindsa Stores | 47-49 Richmond Road, Lincoln, LN1 1LQ | Walking directions to Dhindsa Stores |
| 0.2 mi | West End Food Store | 127 West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1QS | Walking directions to West End Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Countdown | 105-109 Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LL | Walking directions to Countdown |
| 0.3 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LL | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Westgate Stores | Chapel Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3BQ | Walking directions to Westgate Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN1 1LP, 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 1LP records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LN1 1LP in Carholme is £218,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LN1 1LP, including The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good), The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln (Good) and Westgate Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LN1 1LP is Lincoln, about 1,305 m away.
LN1 1LP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,444 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 1LP 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).