North East Lincolnshire: population and statistics
North East Lincolnshire has a population of 160,101 (2025) across 192.6 km², or 831 people per km². It ranks 159 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 160,101 residents
- 192.6 km²
- 831 people/km²
North East Lincolnshire in numbers
Population of North East Lincolnshire over time
North East Lincolnshire had 159,140 residents in 2015 and 160,101 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 157,313 |
| 2021 | 157,188 |
| 2022 | 157,860 |
| 2023 | 158,691 |
| 2024 | 159,738 |
| 2025 | 160,101 |
All indicators for North East Lincolnshire
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 | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 19.7% | 20.4% | ranked 134 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.2% | 18.0% | 17.4% | ranked 135 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 76,420 dwellings | 2,563,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 130 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 37.5% | 36.9% | 31.6% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.5% | 17.3% | 18.1% | ranked 271 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 69,826 households | 193,754 | 61,440 | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.5% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 88 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.3% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 64.4% | 63.1% | 67.3% | ranked 205 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 22.4% | 19.5% | 17.6% | ranked 70 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.2% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 205 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £147,727 | £212,777 | £272,474 | ranked 343 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | ranked 29 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.7% | 77.6% | 76.7% | ranked 18 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | ranked 171 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,675 sites | 229,245 | 3,232,440 | ranked 225 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 35.4 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 289 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,640 businesses | 194,060 | 2,786,975 | ranked 234 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,052 | £35,917 | £38,490 | ranked 284 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.9% | 73.4% | 76.3% | ranked 253 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 73 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North East Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 26.9% | 24.3% | 18.5% | ranked 62 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, North East Lincolnshire ranks 15 by population.
Average house price: £147,727 in North East Lincolnshire, compared with an average of £212,777 in Yorkshire and The Humber and £308,859 across the UK.
Households heated by mains gas only: 83.7% in North East Lincolnshire, compared with an average of 77.6% in Yorkshire and The Humber and 73.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Yorkshire and The Humber for “House price change over 12 months”.
- Number 1 in Yorkshire and The Humber for “Households heated by mains gas only”.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by mains gas only”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,978 football pitches.
- 2.9 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Kingston upon Hull, City of, 27.0 km away.
Business sectors: North East Lincolnshire
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 trade21.3% ×1.3
- Construction13.9% ×1.1
- Transport and storage10.3% ×2.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.4
Where is North East Lincolnshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North East Lincolnshire?
North East Lincolnshire has 160,101 residents (2025), ranking 159 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North East Lincolnshire?
North East Lincolnshire covers 192.6 km², with a density of 831 people per km².
Is the population of North East Lincolnshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North East Lincolnshire went from 159,140 to 160,101, a change of +0.6%.
Where is North East Lincolnshire?
North East Lincolnshire is in Yorkshire and The Humber (region). Latitude 53.550, longitude −0.100.
Average house price: what is the figure for North East Lincolnshire?
In North East Lincolnshire, “Average house price” stands at £147,727 (2026), ranking 343 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for North East Lincolnshire?
In North East Lincolnshire, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 83.7% (2021), ranking 18 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Which local authorities border North East Lincolnshire?
The nearest to North East Lincolnshire are Kingston upon Hull, City of (27 km), East Lindsey (34 km), North Lincolnshire (37 km), West Lindsey (40 km), Lincoln (48 km).