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North Lincolnshire

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / North Lincolnshire

About

North Lincolnshire is a district in Yorkshire and The Humber, covering an area of 846 square kilometres. It lies on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, bordering Lincolnshire to the south and East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. The district includes towns like Scunthorpe, Brigg, and Barton-upon-Humber, with Scunthorpe serving as its administrative centre. The region is known for its industrial heritage, particularly steel production, and has a mix of urban and rural landscapes.

The area features flat agricultural land, river valleys, and parts of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Humber Bridge connects North Lincolnshire to Hull, facilitating transport and trade. The district also has historical sites, such as Norman churches and remnants of ironworking communities. With a population of around 170,000, it balances industry with countryside living, offering access to both employment hubs and open spaces.

Area overview

On average North Lincolnshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Lincolnshire is £37,887 per year. There are 92 schools in North Lincolnshire: 62 primary (5 Outstanding and 48 Good) and 14 secondary (1 Outstanding and 11 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Lincolnshire Population
169,680
Population density
200.4 per km²

Demographics

British
150,554
88.73%
Other White
8,548
5.04%
Bangladeshi
1,840
1.08%
Other Asian
1,192
0.7%
Other
1,148
0.68%
Total population: 169,684

Housing

Owns outright
27,829
38.03%
Owns with a mortgage
21,567
29.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,929
14.94%
Other social rented
5,918
8.09%
Social rents from council
5,035
6.88%
Total households: 73,172

Property prices in North Lincolnshire

Based on 1,990 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in North Lincolnshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £925,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached823£262,500
Flats29£87,000
Semi-Detached818£155,000
Terraced320£121,000

10 years price trend in North Lincolnshire

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.