Postcode LN5 7AU is located in an urban city, within the Boultham 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 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 median sale price in Boultham is £200,000 (around £237 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £147,500 and £249,750. 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 14,528 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% 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 252 ft away from LN5 7AU.
Wharf & University near LN5 7AU 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Boultham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £251,250 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £231,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 25 | £160,000 | £201 |
| Flats | 21 | £118,000 | £185 |
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 | £251,250 | £151,500 | £230,000 | £182,000 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £115,000 | £225,250 | £145,000 |
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 | £254 | £172 | £244 | £247 |
| 2026 | £237 | £184 | £258 | £171 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 7AU.
| 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 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 316 - 318, High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DP | Other | Freehold | £3,750,000 | |
| 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 |
In the LN5 7AU 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. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Lincoln Minster School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN5 7AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | 18-20 Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ET | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.1 mi | 24/7 Express Local | 2-4 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JS | Walking directions to 24/7 Express Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 245-246 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Unit 2 St Swithins Square, Lincoln, LN2 1HA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Supasave | 18 Corporation Street, Lincoln, LN2 1HN | Walking directions to Supasave |
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 7AU, 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 7AU 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around LN5 7AU in Boultham is £200,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LN5 7AU, including Lincoln UTC (Good), The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Lincoln Minster School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LN5 7AU is Lincoln, about 267 m away.
LN5 7AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,528 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 7AU is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Nigel Currie (Labour Party).