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Barnsley vs North Lincolnshire: which is the better place to live?
Is Barnsley or North Lincolnshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Barnsley and North Lincolnshire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Barnsley wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 74.7/100 versus 73.9/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Barnsley | North Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 74.7/100 | 73.9/100 | Barnsley |
| Better value | 67.8 | 66.9 | Barnsley |
| For families | 92.6 | 81.6 | Barnsley |
| For commuters | 47.8 | 74.4 | North Lincolnshire |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley |
| Avg house price | £173,100 | £179,553 | Barnsley (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,326 | £2,348 | Barnsley (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93.9% | 75% | Barnsley |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 96.1 | North Lincolnshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 83% | 90.3% | North Lincolnshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley |
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Barnsley wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 74.7/100 vs 73.9/100.
| Verdict | Barnsley | North Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74.7 | 73.9 | Barnsley (+0.8) |
| Better value | 67.8 | 66.9 | Barnsley (+0.9) |
| For families | 92.6 | 81.6 | Barnsley (+11) |
| For commuters | 47.8 | 74.4 | North Lincolnshire (+26.6) |
| For healthcare access | 77 | 59.3 | Barnsley (+17.7) |
| Measure | Barnsley | North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £173,100 | £179,553 |
| Band D council tax | £2,326 | £2,348 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93.9% | 75% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.1 | 96.1 |
| Gigabit broadband | 83% | 90.3% |
| Gera GP Access score | 77 | 59.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Barnsley or North Lincolnshire a better place to live overall?
- Barnsley scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 74.7/100 versus 73.9/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.8 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Barnsley or North Lincolnshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Barnsley is better value. Average house prices are £173,100 in Barnsley and £179,553 in North Lincolnshire; Band D council tax is £2,326 versus £2,348 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Barnsley or North 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 Lincolnshire has 75% and 96.1 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Barnsley or North Lincolnshire?
- For connectivity, Barnsley has 83% gigabit-capable premises and North Lincolnshire has 90.3% (Ofcom, June 2026). North Lincolnshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Barnsley or North Lincolnshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Barnsley scores 77 (South Yorkshire ICB) and North 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).