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 miles1.7 km
- Scunthorpe 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Grantham 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Newark-on-Trent 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Worksop 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Retford 17 miles27.3 km
- Gainsborough 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Sleaford 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Louth 24.8 miles40 km
Neighbouring places
- Castle Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Lincoln Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Boultham Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Minster Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Burton-by-Lincoln Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Abbey Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Burton Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Park Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Glebe Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Burton Waters Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Canwick Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Riseholme Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Carholme
LN1 1HH, LN1 1BJ, LN1 1PH, LN1 1DS, LN1 3BZ, LN1 1AZ, LN1 1QJ, LN1 1NW, LN1 1AD … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 25 miles40.2 km
- East Midlands Airport 42.6 miles68.5 km
- Lincoln Central Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hykeham Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels in Carholme Ad
- Tower Hotel 3
- Charlotte House
- Holiday Inn Lincoln 4
- The Castle Hotel 3
- Doubletree by Hilton 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 miles2.4 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 18.5 miles29.8 km