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LN5 7BA

Boultham

Lincoln

England / East Midlands / Lincoln / Wharf & University / Boultham / LN5 7BA

Overview

Postcode LN5 7BA 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.2 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Wharf & University has a moderate 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.

Crime level

9/10

Wharf & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

8.5%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 299 ft away from LN5 7BA.

Flood risk

Low

Wharf & University near LN5 7BA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.1 mi

Lincoln

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miAncient Church Yard Of St. Swithin'sSmall
0.1 miSt Mark's SquareSmall

Property prices in Boultham

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Boultham area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,600 up to £372,500.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£309,000
Flats9£175,000
Semi-Detached37£215,000
Terraced15£141,500

10 years price trend in Boultham

Schools

In the LN5 7BA postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of LincolnHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLincolnshire Secure UnitSecure units

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miTesco Express158B High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AA
0 miMorning Sun Supermarket341a High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ
0.1 miSparBrayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7BG
0.1 miRayan Store365 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RN
0.2 miInternational Supermarket373-374 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.