Postcode LN1 3LG 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 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 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 21,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% 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 19.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN1 3LG.
Wharf & University near LN1 3LG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whittons Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittons Park |
| 0.1 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 3LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | Carline Heath, 38B, Willis Close, Lincoln, LN1 3LG | Detached | Freehold | £627,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 24, Willis Close, Lincoln, LN1 3LG | Terraced | Freehold | £195,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 8, Upper Long Leys Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LF | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 10, Belle Vue Road, Lincoln, LN1 1HH | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 24, Belle Vue Road, Lincoln, LN1 1HH | Terraced | Freehold | £147,500 |
In the LN1 3LG postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN1 3LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westgate Stores | Chapel Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3BQ | Walking directions to Westgate Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LL | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.1 mi | Countdown | Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LL | Walking directions to Countdown |
| 0.2 mi | Burton Food & Wine | Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LW | Walking directions to Burton Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Dhindsa Stores | Hampton Street, Lincoln, LN1 1HJ | Walking directions to Dhindsa Stores |
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 3LG, 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 3LG 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around LN1 3LG in Wharf & University is £212,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LN1 3LG, including Westgate Academy (Good), The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good) and Mount Street Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN1 3LG is Lincoln, about 1,260 m away.
LN1 3LG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,605 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 3LG 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.