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Affluence in LN1 1PH

How LN1 1PH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Wharf & University
Council
Lincoln
Region
East Midlands
Neighbourhood population
1,878 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off LN1 1PH is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the LN1 1PH area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is education and skills (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Education and skills1.0
  • Health and disability1.0
  • Crime1.0
  • Older people in low-income households1.0
  • Children in low-income families2.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Barriers to housing and services4.0
  • Income5.0
  • Employment5.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£47,987
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
36%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

19.9% of adults in the LN1 1PH area are in work, less than half the England average of 55.7%. 9.2% are retired and 60.6% are full-time students.

LN1 1PHEngland
Employee, full-time12.1%34.3%
Employee, part-time5.1%11.9%
Self-employed2.7%9.5%
Unemployed1.7%2.9%
Full-time student60.6%7.9%
Retired9.2%21.5%
Looking after home or family1.5%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled5%4.1%
Other2%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

8.4% of adults in the LN1 1PH area work in managerial or professional jobs, less than half the England average of 33.2%.

LN1 1PHEngland
Higher managerial & professional2.8%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional5.6%19.9%
Intermediate4%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed3.9%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical2.1%5.3%
Semi-routine6.9%11.3%
Routine7%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed7.1%8.5%
Full-time students60.6%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

19.1% of adults in the LN1 1PH area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 11.1% have no qualifications.

LN1 1PHEngland
Degree level or above19.1%33.9%
A level or equivalent54.9%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above6.7%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C5%9.7%
Apprenticeship2.1%5.3%
Other qualifications1.1%2.8%
No qualifications11.1%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around LN1 1PH (Wharf & University) (about 1,878 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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