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East Riding of Yorkshire vs North East Lincolnshire: which is the better place to live?
Is East Riding of Yorkshire or North East Lincolnshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | East Riding of Yorkshire | North East Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 74.7/100 | 74.8/100 | North East Lincolnshire |
| Better value | 62.1 | 65.4 | North East Lincolnshire |
| For families | 90 | 92 | North East Lincolnshire |
| For commuters | 70.1 | 64.2 | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
| Avg house price | £219,544 | £149,911 | North East Lincolnshire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,466 | £2,484 | East Riding of Yorkshire (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 88.9% | 92.3% | North East Lincolnshire |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 96.1 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 87.1% | 95% | North East Lincolnshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
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North East Lincolnshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 74.8/100 vs 74.7/100.
| Verdict | East Riding of Yorkshire | North East Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74.7 | 74.8 | North East Lincolnshire (+0.1) |
| Better value | 62.1 | 65.4 | North East Lincolnshire (+3.3) |
| For families | 90 | 92 | North East Lincolnshire (+2) |
| For commuters | 70.1 | 64.2 | East Riding of Yorkshire (+5.9) |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
| Measure | East Riding of Yorkshire | North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £219,544 | £149,911 |
| Band D council tax | £2,466 | £2,484 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 88.9% | 92.3% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 96.1 |
| Gigabit broadband | 87.1% | 95% |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 59.3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is East Riding of Yorkshire 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, East Riding of Yorkshire or North East Lincolnshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — North East Lincolnshire is better value. Average house prices are £219,544 in East Riding of Yorkshire and £149,911 in North East Lincolnshire; Band D council tax is £2,466 versus £2,484 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is East Riding of Yorkshire or North East Lincolnshire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), North East Lincolnshire comes out ahead for families. East Riding of Yorkshire has 88.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 96.1 per 1,000; North East Lincolnshire has 92.3% and 96.1 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, East Riding of Yorkshire or North East Lincolnshire?
- For connectivity, East Riding of Yorkshire has 87.1% gigabit-capable premises and North East Lincolnshire has 95% (Ofcom, June 2026). East Riding of Yorkshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in East Riding of Yorkshire or North East Lincolnshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, East Riding of Yorkshire scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB) and North East Lincolnshire scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB). The two are level for 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).