Postcode insights

LN2 1LS

Carholme

Lincoln

England / East Midlands / Lincoln / Wharf & University / Carholme / LN2 1LS

Overview

Postcode LN2 1LS 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wharf & University is £31,200 per year. The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Liquorice Park.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

322

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

4.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Wharf & University has a moderate 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 322.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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

1/10

The average income of residents in Wharf & University is £31,200 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from LN2 1LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Wharf & University near LN2 1LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.4 mi	Lincoln	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Liquorice Park	Small
0.1 mi	Temple Gardens	Small
0.3 mi	Wickham Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

230

Population density

4,989.2 per km²

Demographics

British

208

90.43%

Other White

5.22%

Indian

1.74%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

1.3%

Irish

0.43%

Total population: 230

Housing

Owns outright

35.54%

Private landlord or letting agency

33.06%

Owns with a mortgage

23.14%

Other forms of private rent

4.13%

Other social rented

4.13%

Total households: 121

Property prices in Carholme

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Carholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £625,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£385,000	£285,075	£328,125	£446,075	£565,500
Flats	8	£153,750	£112,700	£142,375	£179,375	£255,375
Semi-Detached	7	£213,000	£127,400	£175,500	£223,750	£356,000
Terraced	61	£191,290	£125,000	£170,000	£240,000	£340,000

10 years price trend in Carholme

Schools

In the LN2 1LS postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.2 mi	Secondary	Lincoln UTC	University technical college	Good
0.3 mi	16 plus	Lincoln College	Further education	Good
0.3 mi	Not applicable	Lincolnshire Secure Unit	Secure units	N/A

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Costcutter	53-57 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1BA
0.1 mi	Tesco Express	245-246 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW
0.1 mi	Supasave	18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HN
0.1 mi	24/7 Express Local	2-4 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JS
0.3 mi	Premier	Unit 2 St. Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HA

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Strait and Narrow	29-31 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
0.1 mi	Be At One	266 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW
0.1 mi	The Cardinal's Hat	268 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW
0.1 mi	Tap and Tonic	264 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW
0.1 mi	Craft	272 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1JG

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Jew's House Restaurant	15 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
0 mi	Lawson's Bar & Bistro	8-9 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
0 mi	Coffee Bobbins	28 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
0.1 mi	Bunty's Tearoom	18 Steep Hill, Lincoln, LN2 1LT
0.1 mi	Muse Coffee Bar	Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	F.P. Watson	6-7 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AE
0.3 mi	Newland Pharmacy	34 Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1XP
0.3 mi	Boots	High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AL
0.4 mi	East Midlands Pharmacy	15 Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ET

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail