North Lincolnshire: population and statistics
North Lincolnshire has a population of 171,421 (2025) across 846.5 km², or 202 people per km². It ranks 143 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 171,421 residents
- 846.5 km²
- 202 people/km²
North Lincolnshire in numbers
Population of North Lincolnshire over time
North Lincolnshire had 169,212 residents in 2015 and 171,421 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 170,034 |
| 2021 | 169,929 |
| 2022 | 170,245 |
| 2023 | 170,649 |
| 2024 | 171,424 |
| 2025 | 171,421 |
All indicators for North 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 Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 19.7% | 20.4% | ranked 102 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.4% | ranked 177 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 78,540 dwellings | 2,563,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.2% | 36.9% | 31.6% | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.2% | 17.3% | 18.1% | ranked 176 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 73,172 households | 193,754 | 61,440 | ranked 122 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.5% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 49 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.8% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 274 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.8% | 63.1% | 67.3% | ranked 146 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.2% | 19.5% | 17.6% | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.0% | 17.3% | 14.3% | ranked 135 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £179,954 | £212,777 | £272,474 | ranked 318 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | ranked 80 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.9% | 77.6% | 76.7% | ranked 114 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 7.8% | ranked 303 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | ranked 95 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,925 sites | 229,245 | 3,232,440 | ranked 177 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.4 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 230 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,750 businesses | 194,060 | 2,786,975 | ranked 184 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,738 | £35,917 | £38,490 | ranked 297 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.4% | 73.4% | 76.3% | ranked 220 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 120 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 18.5% | 24.3% | 18.5% | ranked 156 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 15 local authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber, North Lincolnshire ranks 14 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.7% in North Lincolnshire, compared with an average of 1.5% in Yorkshire and The Humber and 1.5% across the UK.
Average house price: £179,954 in North Lincolnshire, compared with an average of £212,777 in Yorkshire and The Humber and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 118,563 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Kingston upon Hull, City of, 26.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Kingston upon Hull, City of (273,257 residents), 27 km away.
Business sectors: North 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 trade18.0% ×1.1
- Construction12.3% ×1.0
- Transport and storage9.9% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.4
Where is North Lincolnshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Lincolnshire?
North Lincolnshire has 171,421 residents (2025), ranking 143 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North Lincolnshire?
North Lincolnshire covers 846.5 km², with a density of 202 people per km².
Is the population of North Lincolnshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North Lincolnshire went from 169,212 to 171,421, a change of +1.3%.
Where is North Lincolnshire?
North Lincolnshire is in Yorkshire and The Humber (region). Latitude 53.600, longitude −0.650.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for North Lincolnshire?
In North Lincolnshire, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.7% (2021), ranking 296 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Average house price: what is the figure for North Lincolnshire?
In North Lincolnshire, “Average house price” stands at £179,954 (2026), ranking 318 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border North Lincolnshire?
The nearest to North Lincolnshire are Kingston upon Hull, City of (27 km), West Lindsey (28 km), Bassetlaw (30 km), Doncaster (33 km), East Riding of Yorkshire (37 km).