Carholme
Ward in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.238, -0.558 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 96 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 (Lincoln) |
Carholme is a compact, centrally sited ward in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, lying beside the River Witham and close to the Brayford waterfront and the University of Lincoln. The area combines riverside green space with terraces and more modern housing; its position gives frequent glimpses across the skyline to Lincoln Cathedral and the Castle.
Historically shaped by 19th‑century urban expansion and light industry along the waterways, the ward today is a mixed community of families, long‑standing residents and students, with small shops, community groups and ongoing local regeneration. It’s often noted for its compact urban character, pockets of amenity open space and connections to the city’s riverside history.
Postcode districts covering Carholme
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 1.1 miles
- Scunthorpe 24.1 miles
- Grantham 22.8 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 15.3 miles
- Worksop 23.4 miles
- Retford 17 miles
- Gainsborough 14.2 miles
- Sleaford 17.6 miles
- Louth 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Castle Ward 0.6 miles
- Lincoln Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Boultham Ward 1.2 miles
- Minster Ward 1.3 miles
- Burton-by-Lincoln Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Abbey Ward 1.7 miles
- Burton Parish 1.7 miles
- Park Ward 1.8 miles
- Glebe Ward 2 miles
- Burton Waters Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Canwick Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Riseholme Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Carholme
LN1 1YW, LN1 1SE, LN1 3JW, LN1 1ND, LN1 1TB, LN5 5SP, LN1 1ER, LN1 1QF, LN1 1HX … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 25 miles
- East Midlands Airport 42.6 miles
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Hykeham Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels in Carholme Ad
- Huckleberrys Bar and Grill 3
- DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln 4
- Tower Hotel 3
- Charlotte House Hotel
- Holiday Inn Lincoln 4
- The Bronze Pig
Schools in Carholme
- The St Faith and St Martin C of E Junior School, Lincoln Primary
- The St Faith's C of E Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 1.5 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 10.9 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.5 miles
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 15.9 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 16.5 miles
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 16.7 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 18.5 miles