Postcode LN2 1AA 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 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Temple Gardens.
Wharf & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,688 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Wharf & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% 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 324 ft away from LN2 1AA.
Wharf & University near LN2 1AA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's | Small | Walking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's |
| 0.3 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 LN2 1AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 4, Guildhall Street, Lincoln, LN1 1TT | Other | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Bingo Hall, Waterside Centre, Saltergate, Lincoln, LN2 1DH | Other | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 1, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1UX | Other | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 6A, Silver Street, Lincoln, LN2 1DY | Other | Freehold | £3,750,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 22, Grantavon House, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the LN2 1AA postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Lincoln UTC | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Lincoln Minster School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN2 1AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 24/7 Express Local | 2-4 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JS | Walking directions to 24/7 Express Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 245-246 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Supasave | 18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HN | Walking directions to Supasave |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Unit 2 St Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | 18-20 Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ET | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
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 LN2 1AA, 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 LN2 1AA 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LN2 1AA in Carholme is £218,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LN2 1AA, including Lincoln UTC (Good), Lincoln Minster School and The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LN2 1AA is Lincoln, about 304 m away.
LN2 1AA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,688 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 LN2 1AA 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).