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North East Lincolnshire vs Rotherham: which is the better place to live?
Is North East Lincolnshire or Rotherham a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing North East Lincolnshire and Rotherham across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Rotherham wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 77.7/100 versus 74.8/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | North East Lincolnshire | Rotherham | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 74.8/100 | 77.7/100 | Rotherham |
| Better value | 65.4 | 65.6 | Rotherham |
| For families | 92 | 82.9 | North East Lincolnshire |
| For commuters | 64.2 | 79.2 | Rotherham |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 77 | Rotherham |
| Avg house price | £149,911 | £190,256 | North East Lincolnshire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,484 | £2,382 | Rotherham (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.3% | 77.8% | North East Lincolnshire |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 101.1 | North East Lincolnshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 95% | 94.6% | North East Lincolnshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 77 | Rotherham |
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Rotherham wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 77.7/100 vs 74.8/100.
| Verdict | North East Lincolnshire | Rotherham | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74.8 | 77.7 | Rotherham (+2.9) |
| Better value | 65.4 | 65.6 | Rotherham (+0.2) |
| For families | 92 | 82.9 | North East Lincolnshire (+9.1) |
| For commuters | 64.2 | 79.2 | Rotherham (+15) |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 77 | Rotherham (+17.7) |
| Measure | North East Lincolnshire | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £149,911 | £190,256 |
| Band D council tax | £2,484 | £2,382 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 92.3% | 77.8% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 101.1 |
| Gigabit broadband | 95% | 94.6% |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 77 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is North East Lincolnshire or Rotherham a better place to live overall?
- Rotherham scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 77.7/100 versus 74.8/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 2.9 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, North East Lincolnshire or Rotherham?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Rotherham is better value. Average house prices are £149,911 in North East Lincolnshire and £190,256 in Rotherham; Band D council tax is £2,484 versus £2,382 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is North East Lincolnshire or Rotherham better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), North East Lincolnshire comes out ahead for families. North East Lincolnshire has 92.3% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 96.1 per 1,000; Rotherham has 77.8% and 101.1 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, North East Lincolnshire or Rotherham?
- For connectivity, North East Lincolnshire has 95% gigabit-capable premises and Rotherham has 94.6% (Ofcom, June 2026). Rotherham leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in North East Lincolnshire or Rotherham?
- On the Gera GP Access score, North East Lincolnshire scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB) and Rotherham scores 77 (South Yorkshire ICB). Rotherham 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).