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Barnsley vs North East Lincolnshire: which is the better place to live?
Is Barnsley or North East Lincolnshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Barnsley and North East Lincolnshire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, North East Lincolnshire wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 74.8/100 versus 74.7/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Barnsley | North East Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 74.7/100 | 74.8/100 | North East Lincolnshire |
| Better value | 67.8 | 65.4 | Barnsley |
| For families | 92.6 | 92 | Barnsley |
| For commuters | 47.8 | 64.2 | North East Lincolnshire |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley |
| Avg house price | £173,100 | £149,911 | North East Lincolnshire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,326 | £2,484 | Barnsley (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93.9% | 92.3% | Barnsley |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 96.1 | North East Lincolnshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 83% | 95% | North East Lincolnshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley |
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North East Lincolnshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 74.8/100 vs 74.7/100.
| Verdict | Barnsley | North East Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74.7 | 74.8 | North East Lincolnshire (+0.1) |
| Better value | 67.8 | 65.4 | Barnsley (+2.4) |
| For families | 92.6 | 92 | Barnsley (+0.6) |
| For commuters | 47.8 | 64.2 | North East Lincolnshire (+16.4) |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley (+17.7) |
| Measure | Barnsley | North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £173,100 | £149,911 |
| Band D council tax | £2,326 | £2,484 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93.9% | 92.3% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 96.1 |
| Gigabit broadband | 83% | 95% |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Barnsley or North East Lincolnshire a better place to live overall?
- North East Lincolnshire scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 74.8/100 versus 74.7/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.1 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Barnsley or North East Lincolnshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Barnsley is better value. Average house prices are £173,100 in Barnsley and £149,911 in North East Lincolnshire; Band D council tax is £2,326 versus £2,484 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Barnsley or North East Lincolnshire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Barnsley comes out ahead for families. Barnsley has 93.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.1 per 1,000; North East Lincolnshire has 92.3% and 96.1 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Barnsley or North East Lincolnshire?
- For connectivity, Barnsley has 83% gigabit-capable premises and North East Lincolnshire has 95% (Ofcom, June 2026). North East Lincolnshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Barnsley or North East Lincolnshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Barnsley scores 77 (South Yorkshire ICB) and North East Lincolnshire scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB). Barnsley has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).