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East Riding of Yorkshire vs North Lincolnshire: which is the better place to live?
Is East Riding of Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | East Riding of Yorkshire | North Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 74.7/100 | 73.9/100 | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Better value | 62.1 | 66.9 | North Lincolnshire |
| For families | 90 | 81.6 | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| For commuters | 70.1 | 74.4 | North Lincolnshire |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
| Avg house price | £219,544 | £179,553 | North Lincolnshire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,466 | £2,348 | North Lincolnshire (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 88.9% | 75% | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 96.1 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 87.1% | 90.3% | North Lincolnshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
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East Riding of Yorkshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 74.7/100 vs 73.9/100.
| Verdict | East Riding of Yorkshire | North Lincolnshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74.7 | 73.9 | East Riding of Yorkshire (+0.8) |
| Better value | 62.1 | 66.9 | North Lincolnshire (+4.8) |
| For families | 90 | 81.6 | East Riding of Yorkshire (+8.4) |
| For commuters | 70.1 | 74.4 | North Lincolnshire (+4.3) |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
| Measure | East Riding of Yorkshire | North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £219,544 | £179,553 |
| Band D council tax | £2,466 | £2,348 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 88.9% | 75% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 96.1 |
| Gigabit broadband | 87.1% | 90.3% |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 59.3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is East Riding of Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire a better place to live overall?
- East Riding of Yorkshire 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, East Riding of Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — North Lincolnshire is better value. Average house prices are £219,544 in East Riding of Yorkshire and £179,553 in North Lincolnshire; Band D council tax is £2,466 versus £2,348 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is East Riding of Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), East Riding of Yorkshire 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 Lincolnshire has 75% and 96.1 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, East Riding of Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire?
- For connectivity, East Riding of Yorkshire has 87.1% 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 East Riding of Yorkshire or North Lincolnshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, East Riding of Yorkshire scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB) and North 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).