Postcode LN5 5SQ 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 high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Liquorice Park.
Wharf & University has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,268 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Wharf & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 264 ft away from LN5 5SQ.
Wharf & University near LN5 5SQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln | N/A | Walking directions to Lincoln |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Liquorice Park | Small | Walking directions to Liquorice Park |
| 0.4 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Wickham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Wickham Gardens |
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 5SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 9 - 17, The Avenue, Lincoln, LN1 1PA | Other | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 96, West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 98 - 100, West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1JZ | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 62, West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1JX | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 28, Whitehall Grove, Lincoln, LN1 1PG | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 |
In the LN5 5SQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Westgate Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jan 2017. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN5 5SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 20 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1BN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 18A Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Supasave | 18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HN | Walking directions to Supasave |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 245-246 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | 24/7 Express Local | 2-4 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JS | Walking directions to 24/7 Express Local |
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 LN5 5SQ, 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 LN5 5SQ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around LN5 5SQ 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 LN5 5SQ, including The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (Good), Westgate Academy (Good) and The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LN5 5SQ is Lincoln, about 718 m away.
LN5 5SQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,268 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 LN5 5SQ 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).