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LN1 1YW

Brayford Wharf North

Carholme

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Detailed insights for LN1 1YW

Overview

Postcode LN1 1YW 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 very high crime levels, with around 234.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Liquorice Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
234
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Wharf & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wharf & University is £47,987 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from LN1 1YW.

Flood risk

Low

Wharf & University near LN1 1YW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN1 1YW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Walking directions to Lincoln

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN1 1YW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLiquorice ParkSmallWalking directions to Liquorice Park
0.5 miTemple GardensSmallWalking directions to Temple Gardens
0.3 miAncient Church Yard Of St. Swithin'sSmallWalking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's

Area Profile

Population
592
Population density
14,849.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
134.58(+291%)
Anti-social behaviour
104.25(+517%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.61(+204%)
Public order
21.51(+211%)
Shoplifting
19.86(+129%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
471
80.38%
Other White
32
5.46%
Chinese
14
2.39%
African
13
2.22%
Other Asian
12
2.05%
Total population: 586

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
436
74.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
105
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
4.27%
No qualifications
9
1.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
1.03%
Total 16+ residents: 585

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
64.94%
Owns with a mortgage
11
14.29%
Owns outright
10
12.99%
Social rents from council
5
6.49%
Other social rented
1
1.3%
Total households: 77

Property prices in Carholme

Median price£212,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £264K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£344,750£268
Semi-Detached10£218,000£245
Terraced65£196,000£218
Flats7£146,000£210

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Carholme in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1YW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 1YW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 2025Apartment 301, One The Brayford, 20, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BNFlatsLeasehold£410,000
12 Mar 2025105, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BNFlatsLeasehold£140,000
28 Feb 2025Apartment 307, One The Brayford, 20, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BNFlatsLeasehold£237,500
26 Feb 2025Apartment 302, One The Brayford, 20, Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BNFlatsLeasehold£265,000
30 May 20259 - 17, The Avenue, Lincoln, LN1 1PAOtherFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the LN1 1YW postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN1 1YW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of LincolnHigher education institutions

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLincolnshire Secure UnitSecure units

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, LincolnVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 1YW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN1 1YW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express20 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local18A Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSparBrayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7BGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSupasave18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HNWalking directions to Supasave
0.3 miTesco Express245-246 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HWWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lincoln district (2025-26).

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,759
Band C£2,010
Band D£2,261
Band E£2,763
Band F£3,266
Band G£3,768
Band H£4,522

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LN1 1YW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lesley Joan Allinson

Carholme - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictLincolnE07000138
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
WardCarholmeE05010787
ParishLincoln, unparished areaE43000110
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wharf & UniversityE02005446
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lincoln 005FE01034688
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN1 1YW

Is LN1 1YW (Wharf & University) safe?

The area around LN1 1YW records about 234 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near LN1 1YW?

The median sale price around LN1 1YW in Wharf & University is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN1 1YW?

There are 15 schools close to LN1 1YW, including University of Lincoln (Good), Lincolnshire Secure Unit and The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LN1 1YW?

The closest station to LN1 1YW is Lincoln, about 595 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN1 1YW?

LN1 1YW scores 6 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).

Who represents LN1 1YW (Wharf & University) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN1 1YW 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).

Data Sources

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.