Postcode LN5 7BG 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 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 275 ft away from LN5 7BG.
Wharf & University near LN5 7BG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's | Small | Walking directions to Ancient Church Yard Of St. Swithin's |
| 0.1 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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 7BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | Apartment 901, Witham Wharf, Brayford Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | Apartment 901, Witham Wharf, Brayford Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 165, High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AF | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 339, High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 22, Grantavon House, Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the LN5 7BG 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 | 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 | Secondary | Lincoln UTC | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN5 7BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7BG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 158B High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Morning Sun Supermarket | 341a High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ | Walking directions to Morning Sun Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 334-337 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Rayan Store | 365 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RN | Walking directions to Rayan Store |
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 7BG, 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 7BG 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 7BG 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 7BG, including The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Lincoln UTC (Good) and The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LN5 7BG is Lincoln, about 301 m away.
LN5 7BG 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 7BG is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Nigel Currie (Labour Party).