East Lindsey: population and statistics
East Lindsey has a population of 146,756 (2025) across 1,766.8 km², or 83.1 people per km². It ranks 187 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 146,756 residents
- 1,766.8 km²
- 83 people/km²
East Lindsey in numbers
Population of East Lindsey over time
East Lindsey had 137,753 residents in 2015 and 146,756 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 141,665 |
| 2021 | 142,916 |
| 2022 | 144,293 |
| 2023 | 145,140 |
| 2024 | 145,345 |
| 2025 | 146,756 |
All indicators for East Lindsey
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | East Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.2% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 3 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 13.8% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 347 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 73,350 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 134 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 30.2% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.0% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 102 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 64,754 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 145 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.9% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 79 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.0% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.5% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 129 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.2% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 96 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.3% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 260 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £214,508 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 261 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 85 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | East Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 52.8% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 299 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.7% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 19.3% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 14 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,520 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 193 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.4 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 181 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,615 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 190 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £31,516 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 343 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 67.4% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 325 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 169 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | East Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.7% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 186 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, East Lindsey ranks 8 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 32.2% in East Lindsey, compared with an average of 20.2% in East Midlands and 19.4% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £31,516 in East Lindsey, compared with an average of £36,281 in East Midlands and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in East Midlands for “Households heated by oil only”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 247,447 football pitches.
- 3.4 times less dense than the UK average.
Business sectors: East Lindsey
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.6% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.0% ×3.6
- Construction12.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services11.3% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical7.6% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
- Health and social work4.5% ×0.8
Where is East Lindsey?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Lindsey?
East Lindsey has 146,756 residents (2025), ranking 187 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Lindsey?
East Lindsey covers 1,766.8 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of East Lindsey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Lindsey went from 137,753 to 146,756, a change of +6.5%.
Where is East Lindsey?
East Lindsey is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.250, longitude −0.050.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for East Lindsey?
In East Lindsey, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 32.2% (2025), ranking 3 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for East Lindsey?
In East Lindsey, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £31,516 (2025), ranking 343 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border East Lindsey?
The nearest to East Lindsey are Boston (31 km), North Kesteven (32 km), North East Lincolnshire (34 km), Lincoln (34 km), West Lindsey (38 km).