Postcode LN1 1QJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Liquorice Park.
Wharf & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Wharf & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from LN1 1QJ.
Wharf & University near LN1 1QJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
| 0.5 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 1QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 23, St Faiths Street, Lincoln, LN1 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £97,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 28, St Faiths Street, Lincoln, LN1 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £144,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 35, St Faiths Street, Lincoln, LN1 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 31, Newland Street West, Lincoln, LN1 1QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 1, South Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1QN | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 |
In the LN1 1QJ postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 18A Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Dhindsa Stores | Hampton Street, Lincoln, LN1 1HJ | Walking directions to Dhindsa Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 20 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Derwent Street, Lincoln, LN1 1RU | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Supasave | 18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HN | Walking directions to Supasave |
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 1QJ, 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 1QJ records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1QJ in Wharf & University is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LN1 1QJ, including The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good), Lincolnshire Secure Unit and The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN1 1QJ is Lincoln, about 954 m away.
LN1 1QJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,023 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 1QJ 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.