Postcode LN5 7QB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Mark's Square.
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 6.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN5 7QB.
Wharf & University near LN5 7QB 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 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 7QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 3, Alfred Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 3, Lindsey Court, Alfred Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 1, Alfred Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 1, Lindsey Court, Alfred Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2025 | 111, High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PY | Other | Freehold | £90,000 |
In the LN5 7QB postcode area, located within Wharf & University, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN5 7QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | Alfred Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0 mi | krakowiak european food | High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QG | Walking directions to krakowiak european food |
| 0.1 mi | Super Lincs | 116 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PR | Walking directions to Super Lincs |
| 0.1 mi | Zam Zam | 118 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PR | Walking directions to Zam Zam |
| 0.1 mi | Kikush | 371 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7RU | Walking directions to Kikush |
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 7QB, 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 7QB 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 7QB in Wharf & University is £190,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LN5 7QB, including The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Athena School (Good) and The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LN5 7QB is Lincoln, about 596 m away.
LN5 7QB 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 7QB 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.