West Lindsey: population and statistics
West Lindsey has a population of 99,716 (2025) across 1,155.7 km², or 86.3 people per km². It ranks 301 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 99,716 residents
- 1,155.7 km²
- 86 people/km²
West Lindsey in numbers
Population of West Lindsey over time
West Lindsey had 92,188 residents in 2015 and 99,716 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 94,278 |
| 2021 | 95,555 |
| 2022 | 96,768 |
| 2023 | 98,072 |
| 2024 | 98,928 |
| 2025 | 99,716 |
All indicators for West 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 | West Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 53 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.4% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 249 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | West Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 47,350 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 252 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 25.9% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 219 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 27.3% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 28 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 42,345 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 256 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 93.2% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 5.2% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 71.2% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.9% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 148 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.9% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 270 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £203,592 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 285 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 253 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | West Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 66.0% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 12.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 31 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | West Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,195 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 303 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 42.1 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 208 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,735 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 288 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,377 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 180 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | West Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.4% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 150 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 183 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | West Lindsey | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.1% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 235 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, West Lindsey ranks 28 by population.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: 5.2% in West Lindsey, compared with an average of 11.6% in East Midlands and 22.0% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 12.8% in West Lindsey, compared with an average of 3.8% in East Midlands and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households living in a flat or maisonette”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 161,867 football pitches.
- 3.3 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Lincoln, 14.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is North Lincolnshire (171,421 residents), 28 km away.
Business sectors: West Lindsey
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction15.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.2% ×3.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.0% ×0.9
Where is West Lindsey?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Lindsey?
West Lindsey has 99,716 residents (2025), ranking 301 of 361 local authorities.
How big is West Lindsey?
West Lindsey covers 1,155.7 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of West Lindsey growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of West Lindsey went from 92,188 to 99,716, a change of +8.2%.
Where is West Lindsey?
West Lindsey is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.350, longitude −0.600.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: what is the figure for West Lindsey?
In West Lindsey, “Households living in a flat or maisonette” stands at 5.2% (2021), ranking 315 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.8%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for West Lindsey?
In West Lindsey, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 12.8% (2021), ranking 31 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border West Lindsey?
The nearest to West Lindsey are Lincoln (15 km), North Kesteven (23 km), Bassetlaw (24 km), North Lincolnshire (28 km), Newark and Sherwood (36 km).