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North Lincolnshire vs North Yorkshire: which is the better place to live?
Is North Lincolnshire or North Yorkshire a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing North Lincolnshire and North Yorkshire across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, North Lincolnshire wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 73.9/100 versus 69.4/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | North Lincolnshire | North Yorkshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 73.9/100 | 69.4/100 | North Lincolnshire |
| Better value | 66.9 | 57.6 | North Lincolnshire |
| For families | 81.6 | 92.2 | North Yorkshire |
| For commuters | 74.4 | 44.2 | North Lincolnshire |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
| Avg house price | £179,553 | £270,836 | North Lincolnshire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,348 | £2,544 | North Lincolnshire (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 75% | 87% | North Yorkshire |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 52.4 | North Yorkshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.3% | 71.6% | North Lincolnshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
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North Lincolnshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 73.9/100 vs 69.4/100.
| Verdict | North Lincolnshire | North Yorkshire | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73.9 | 69.4 | North Lincolnshire (+4.5) |
| Better value | 66.9 | 57.6 | North Lincolnshire (+9.3) |
| For families | 81.6 | 92.2 | North Yorkshire (+10.6) |
| For commuters | 74.4 | 44.2 | North Lincolnshire (+30.2) |
| For healthcare access | 59.3 | 59.3 | Level |
| Measure | North Lincolnshire | North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £179,553 | £270,836 |
| Band D council tax | £2,348 | £2,544 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 75% | 87% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 96.1 | 52.4 |
| Gigabit broadband | 90.3% | 71.6% |
| Gera GP Access score | 59.3 | 59.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is North Lincolnshire or North Yorkshire a better place to live overall?
- North Lincolnshire scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 73.9/100 versus 69.4/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 4.5 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, North Lincolnshire or North Yorkshire?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — North Lincolnshire is better value. Average house prices are £179,553 in North Lincolnshire and £270,836 in North Yorkshire; Band D council tax is £2,348 versus £2,544 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is North Lincolnshire or North Yorkshire better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), North Yorkshire comes out ahead for families. North Lincolnshire has 75% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 96.1 per 1,000; North Yorkshire has 87% and 52.4 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, North Lincolnshire or North Yorkshire?
- For connectivity, North Lincolnshire has 90.3% gigabit-capable premises and North Yorkshire has 71.6% (Ofcom, June 2026). North Lincolnshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in North Lincolnshire or North Yorkshire?
- On the Gera GP Access score, North Lincolnshire scores 59.3 (Humber and North Yorkshire ICB) and North Yorkshire 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).