Brayford Wharf East is in Lincoln and in Lincoln district. LN5 7WA is located in the Boultham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lincoln. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, LN5 7WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LN5 7AY, LN5 7AR, LN1 1XA, LN5 7DH, LN5 7DL, LN5 7AN, LN2 1AE, LN5 7AP, LN2 1BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LN5 7WA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 LN5 7WA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.8% 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 | 94% | 96.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 58.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -42.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -8.6% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 53.8% | 47.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 41% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 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 LN5 7WA this area, 1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 7.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 4% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 67.2% | 85.6% | 18.4% | 16.9% | 68.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 7.8% | -5.3% | 33.8% | -26.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 88% | 88.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 88.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 16% | 6.0% | 10.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brayford Wharf East was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Boultham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brayford Wharf East has the 8th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham and the 57th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Grantavon House Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-09-24 | £105,000 |
| 1 Grantavon House Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-13 | £98,991 |
| 23 Grantavon House Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-11-07 | £107,548 |
| 17 Grantavon House Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-05-10 | £120,422 |
| 8 Grantavon House Brayford Wharf East, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-09-30 | £109,434 |
LN5 7WA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 LN5 7WA 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) | 1025 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 266 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 238 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 114 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 37 |
| Other | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School Addison Drive , LN2 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 5,157 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 and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln Hampton Street , LN1 1LW | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School Pennell Street , LN5 7TA | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Academy Westgate , LN1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln West Parade , LN1 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 870 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Wragby Road , LN2 4PN | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Castle Academy Riseholme Road , LN1 3SP | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 946 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 | 3,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lincoln Vice Chancellors Office , Brayford Pool LN6 7TS | - not rated | 246 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincolnshire Secure Unit Care of: Lincolnshire County Council , County Offices LN1 1YL | - not rated | 356 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | 1out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Minster School Upper Lindum Street , LN2 5RW | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Unico | 3 St Benedicts Square | 90 yd | |
| Wendys | 195-195a High Street | 130 yd | |
| Zizzi | 3 Brayford Wharf North | 131 yd | |
| Thai Marina Restaurant | Unit 5 Wigford Way | 132 yd | |
| Royal China | Unit 5, Wigford Way | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtually Golf | 3b Brayford Wharf North | 110 yd | |
| Royal William IV | 1 Brayford Wharf North | 132 yd | |
| The Square Sail | 4 Brayford Wharf North | 132 yd | |
| Lincoln Jazz Cafe | 6 Water Lane | 138 yd | |
| The William Foster | 14-15 Guildhall Street | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 188 High Street | 113 yd | |
| Coco di Mama | 3 Brayford Wharf North | 131 yd | |
| Stokes To Go | 210 High Street | 156 yd | |
| Eskimoo Milkshakes | 6 Guildhall Street | 163 yd | |
| CUPP Lincoln | 3-4 Cornhill | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 158b High Street | 261 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 334-337 High Street | 275 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sincil Street Food Store | 20 Sincil Street | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, One The Brayford, 20 Brayford Wharf North | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | 245-246 High Street | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Base Fitness (Closed) BRAYFORD WHARF NORTH | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lincoln City) STATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Ymca (Lincolnshire) (Closed) ST. RUMBOLDS STREET | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| University Of Lincoln Sports Centre (Brayford) RUSTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 728 yd |
| Lincoln College (Closed) Monks Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 782 yd |
| Lincoln College (Deans Sport And Leisure) MONKS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 854 yd |
| The Pacific Health Club Ltd WATERLOO STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.