Postcode LN1 1WG 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 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Liquorice Park.
Wharf & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,356 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% 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 51.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from LN1 1WG.
Wharf & University near LN1 1WG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's | Small | Walking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's |
| 0.4 mi | St Mark's Square | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Square |
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1WG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 31, Newland Street West, Lincoln, LN1 1QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 28, Whitehall Grove, Lincoln, LN1 1PG | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Apartment 301, One The Brayford, 20, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 82, Newland Street West, Lincoln, LN1 1PH | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 23, St Faiths Street, Lincoln, LN1 1QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £97,000 |
In the LN1 1WG postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 7 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jan 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Westgate Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN1 1WG
| 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 | Tesco Express | 20 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Dhindsa Stores | 47-49 Richmond Road, Lincoln, LN1 1LQ | Walking directions to Dhindsa Stores |
| 0.3 mi | West End Food Store | 127 West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1QS | Walking directions to West End Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Supasave | 18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HN | Walking directions to Supasave |
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 1WG, 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 1WG 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LN1 1WG in Carholme is £218,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LN1 1WG, 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 1WG is Lincoln, about 813 m away.
LN1 1WG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,356 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 1WG 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).