Carholme Road is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN1 1RU is located in the Carholme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN1 1SH, LN1 1PP, LN1 1SL, LN1 1SD, LN1 1SB, LN1 1SJ, LN1 1SQ, LN1 1PW, LN1 1RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN1 1RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LN1 1RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 67.1% | 77.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 39.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 15.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 4.4% | -8.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 40.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LN1 1RU this area, 4.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 3.1% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33.6% | 49.4% | 15.8% | 16.9% | 32.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 33.1% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 88.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 85% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 85% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carholme Road was 241.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Carholme Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Abbey and the 44th highest crime rate of 315 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-22 | £259,054 |
| 151 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-04-15 | £256,706 |
| 153 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-01-31 | £240,552 |
| 127 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-15 | £204,921 |
| 143 Carholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-11-02 | £242,603 |
LN1 1RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LN1 1RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 146 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln West Parade , LN1 1QS | 3out of 4 | 135 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln Hampton Street , LN1 1LW | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Junior School Westgate , LN1 3BQ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Street Infant and Nursery School Mount Street , LN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln UTC Lindum Road , LN2 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarborough School Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 1out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions 4 9-11 the Avenue , LN1 1PA | - not rated | 768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 818 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 869 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School Eastgate , LN2 1QE | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education & Youth Services Ltd Unit 7, 32 Waterside South , LN5 7EU | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sycamore | 185 West Parade | 259 yd | |
| Naturawell | 48 Carholme Road | 381 yd | |
| Oakley's Cafe | 63 West Parade | 535 yd | |
| BT Lincoln Call Centre | 4 Ruston Road | 613 yd | |
| Coffee Depot | 43a Carholme Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen In The West | 12-14 Moor Street | 205 yd | |
| Carholme Golf Club | Carholme Road | 252 yd | |
| The Horse & Groom | Carholme Road | 720 yd | |
| The Swan | Lincoln Marina, The Holmes | 734 yd | |
| Towers/Engine Shed/Smash N Stack | The Engine Shed, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish & Chips Takeaway | 104 Carholme Road | 206 yd | |
| Tang | 129 West Parade | 259 yd | |
| Han Chef | 84 Carholme Road | 266 yd | |
| Carholme Chippy | 47 Carholme Road | 594 yd | |
| Pizza Launch | 43c Carholme Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 18a Carholme Road | 530 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, One The Brayford, 20 Brayford Wharf North | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carholme Golf Club CARHOLME ROAD | golf | 281 yd |
| West Common HEWSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 329 yd |
| University Of Lincoln Sports Centre (Brayford) RUSTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 622 yd |
| Base Fitness (Closed) BRAYFORD WHARF NORTH | health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.