Lincoln

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for Lincoln. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for Lincoln, not our estimates.

• 991 births and 1,041 deaths: natural change reduced the population by 50.
• Moves within the UK (net) reduced the population by 2,031.
• International migration (net) added 488 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) added 5.
• Altogether the population fell by 1,588 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in Lincoln: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for Lincoln’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in Lincoln moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

average private rent rose faster than pay over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Labour (2026) — Labour 17, Liberal Democrat 7, Reform UK 4, Conservative 2, Other and independent 2, Green 1 of 33 seats.

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How Lincoln’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

16,290 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 157.6 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 4.5% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£34,301
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026991people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 201393,541people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022103,814people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,541people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026103,814people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,541people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026103,814people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026103,821people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,541people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026103,813people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 202693,541people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026103,813people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 1.1% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20262,745people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · unchanged 0.0 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20263.8%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 2.7% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,323
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,041people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20252,839kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202515%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202610,061kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · down 5.4 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026-0.5%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · down 0.5% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£183,298
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202528.9
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202520%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202525.1%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-2,031people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,826people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026488people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,338people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-50people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20265people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 1.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025105,114people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · down 0.9 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20265.3%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 5.2% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£944
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 5.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£683

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for Lincoln; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for Lincoln, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,869Year ending March 2021→£2,323Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In Lincoln, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,869 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,323 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £454 or 24.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,323 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,869 in the year ending March 2021 = £454, which is 24.3% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,323.08 and 1,869.03, and 2,323.08 − 1,869.03 = 454.05.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Lincoln, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,869 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,323 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £454 or 24.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £20,7352008→£34,3012025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Lincoln, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £20,735 in 2008 to £34,301 in 2025, a change of £13,566 or 65.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £34,301 in 2025 − £20,735 in 2008 = £13,566, which is 65.4% of the figure for 2008.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Lincoln, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £20,735 in 2008 to £34,301 in 2025, a change of £13,566 or 65.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £4012008→£6832025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Lincoln, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £401 in 2008 to £683 in 2025, a change of £282 or 70.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £683 in 2025 − £401 in 2008 = £282, which is 70.2% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 683.10 and 401.30, and 683.10 − 401.30 = 281.80.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Lincoln, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £401 in 2008 to £683 in 2025, a change of £282 or 70.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• 740Year to mid-2012→-2,031Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In Lincoln, net internal migration by local authority fell from 740 in Year to mid-2012 to -2,031 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,771 or 374.5% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -2,031 in Year to mid-2025 − 740 in Year to mid-2012 = −2,771, which is 374.5% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, net internal migration by local authority fell from 740 in Year to mid-2012 to -2,031 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,771 or 374.5% (ONS).

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• 1,233Year to mid-2012→1,826Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In Lincoln, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,233 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,826 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 593 or 48.1% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,826 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,233 in Year to mid-2012 = 593, which is 48.1% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,233 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,826 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 593 or 48.1% (ONS).

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• 714Year to mid-2012→1,338Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In Lincoln, international migration out of a local authority rose from 714 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,338 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 624 or 87.4% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,338 in Year to mid-2025 − 714 in Year to mid-2012 = 624, which is 87.4% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, international migration out of a local authority rose from 714 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,338 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 624 or 87.4% (ONS).

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• 519Year to mid-2012→488Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In Lincoln, net international migration by local authority fell from 519 in Year to mid-2012 to 488 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 31 or 6.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  488 in Year to mid-2025 − 519 in Year to mid-2012 = −31, which is 6.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, net international migration by local authority fell from 519 in Year to mid-2012 to 488 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 31 or 6.0% (ONS).

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• 1,321Year to mid-2012→991Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In Lincoln, births by local authority fell from 1,321 in Year to mid-2012 to 991 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 330 or 25.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  991 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,321 in Year to mid-2012 = −330, which is 25.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, births by local authority fell from 1,321 in Year to mid-2012 to 991 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 330 or 25.0% (ONS).

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• 819Year to mid-2012→1,041Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In Lincoln, deaths by local authority rose from 819 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,041 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 222 or 27.1% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,041 in Year to mid-2025 − 819 in Year to mid-2012 = 222, which is 27.1% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, deaths by local authority rose from 819 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,041 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 222 or 27.1% (ONS).

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• 502Year to mid-2012→-50Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In Lincoln, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 502 in Year to mid-2012 to -50 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 552 or 110.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -50 in Year to mid-2025 − 502 in Year to mid-2012 = −552, which is 110.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 502 in Year to mid-2012 to -50 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 552 or 110.0% (ONS).

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• 655Year to mid-2012→5Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In Lincoln, other population change by local authority fell from 655 in Year to mid-2012 to 5 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 650 or 99.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  5 in Year to mid-2025 − 655 in Year to mid-2012 = −650, which is 99.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Lincoln, other population change by local authority fell from 655 in Year to mid-2012 to 5 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 650 or 99.2% (ONS).

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Compare Lincoln with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• Lincoln and Birmingham
• Lincoln and Leeds
• Lincoln and North Yorkshire
• Lincoln and Somerset
• Lincoln and Cornwall
• Lincoln and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Nearby areas

The closest other local authorities, each with its own report card and a side-by-side comparison:

• North Kesteven · compare
• West Lindsey · compare

Areas like Lincoln

The local authorities whose published rents, pay, house prices, council tax and claimant count sit closest to Lincoln’s, wherever they are in the UK. Computed from the figures, not curated.

• Wakefield · compare
• Dundee City · compare
• Conwy · compare
• Telford and Wrekin · compare
• Gloucester · compare
• Chesterfield · compare

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for Lincoln said then and says now, with the periods named. Lincoln since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for Lincoln are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.