Postcode LN5 7AR is located in an urban city, within the Boultham ward 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 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 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 14,719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Wharf & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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 67 ft away from LN5 7AR.
Wharf & University near LN5 7AR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's | Small | Walking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's |
| 0.2 mi | St Mark's Square | Small | Walking directions to St Mark's Square |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Boultham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £230,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £230,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 24 | £177,500 | £207 |
| Flats | 23 | £123,500 | £174 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192,850 | £152,950 | £159,000 | £155,995 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £107,500 | £169,500 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £207,500 | £172,500 | £174,975 | £138,750 |
| 2019 | £185,000 | £160,975 | £180,000 | £131,250 |
| 2020 | £238,500 | £106,000 | £190,000 | £158,000 |
| 2021 | £258,000 | £124,500 | £196,000 | £172,500 |
| 2022 | £282,500 | £116,500 | £220,000 | £157,500 |
| 2023 | £251,000 | £130,000 | £205,000 | £146,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £106,000 | £215,000 | £142,500 |
| 2025 | £249,500 | £151,500 | £230,000 | £182,000 |
| 2026 | £161,000 | £118,000 | £205,000 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £212 | £169 | £168 |
| 2017 | £203 | £181 | £186 | £149 |
| 2018 | £204 | £262 | £193 | £164 |
| 2019 | £254 | £246 | £192 | £157 |
| 2020 | £226 | £182 | £202 | £177 |
| 2021 | £228 | £185 | £214 | £177 |
| 2022 | £241 | £184 | £219 | £204 |
| 2023 | £233 | £205 | £234 | £168 |
| 2024 | £263 | £177 | £244 | £175 |
| 2025 | £256 | £172 | £247 | £247 |
| 2026 | £230 | £183 | £254 | £149 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 7AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 22, Grantavon House, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 19, Grantavon House, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £82,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 34, Grantavon House, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 46, Grantavon House, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 8, Grantavon House, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the LN5 7AR postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 7AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 334-337 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | 18-20 Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ET | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Morning Sun Supermarket | 341a High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ | Walking directions to Morning Sun Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7BG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 158B High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 LN5 7AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Nigel Currie
Boultham - Elected 7 May 2026
Hamish Falconer
Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN5 7AR records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 LN5 7AR in Wharf & University is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LN5 7AR, including University of Lincoln (Good), Lincolnshire Secure Unit and Lincoln UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN5 7AR is Lincoln, about 242 m away.
LN5 7AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,719 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 7AR is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Nigel Currie (Labour 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.