Living in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire is a large and largely rural county in the east of England, known for its wide open landscapes, long coastline and strong agricultural traditions. Much of the county is characterised by flat, fertile farmland, big skies and long distances between settlements, giving it a notably spacious feel. Its coastline along the North Sea has also played an important role in shaping local life, influencing trade, fishing and coastal communities over many centuries.

The county includes towns such as Lincoln, Boston, Grantham, Skegness and Spalding, each serving a different role within the wider area. Lincoln stands out for its historic city centre and long association with administration and religion, while coastal towns developed around fishing and later tourism. Market towns and villages remain central to everyday life, supporting farming, food production and local services across much of the county.

Lincolnshire is strongly defined by its natural features, including the Fens, the Lincolnshire Wolds and extensive stretches of countryside and coastline. Walking, cycling and coastal activities are widely enjoyed, often in quiet and open surroundings. Overall, Lincolnshire offers a calm and enduring mix of working farmland, historic towns and coastal influence, giving it a distinctive and well rooted character within England.

Largest Towns in Lincolnshire 12

Lincoln
205K
Grimsby
125.6K
Scunthorpe
105.6K
Spalding
82.9K
Boston
73.8K
Grantham
67K
Sleaford
40.8K
Doncaster
37.4K
Gainsborough
37.1K
Peterborough
35.9K
Wisbech
35.2K
Cleethorpes
34.6K

Location

Elevation & Terrain

Lowest point Dickon Hills — -3 ft (-1 m)
Highest point Normanby le Wold — 525 ft (160 m)
Average across towns 85 ft (26 m)
Elevation range 528 ft (161 m)

Lincolnshire stretches from -3 ft at Dickon Hills up to 525 ft at Normanby le Wold, a span of 528 ft across 1,082 towns and villages. This reflects notably varied terrain, with clear contrasts between lower valleys and higher ground.

Deprivation Index (IMD)

Average deprivation scores across 50 postcode areas in Lincolnshire. Higher deciles (closer to 10) indicate less deprivation.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Environment
6/10
290,524 Children (0-15) 17%
1,060,942 Working Age 60%
536,812 Older (60+) 31%

Places in Lincolnshire 1082

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U W Y
Skellingthorpe
Saleby
Salmonby
Saltfleet
Saltfleetby All Saints
Saltfleetby St Clement
Saltfleetby St Peter
Sandbraes
Sandholme
Sandilands
Sandtoft
Sandy Bank
Santon
Sapperton
Saracen's Head
Sausthorpe
Saxby
Saxby All Saints
Saxilby
Scamblesby
Scampton
Scartho
Scawby
Scopwick
Scothern
Scotland
Scott Willoughby
Scotter
Scotterthorpe
Scotton
Scrafield
Scrane End
Scredington
Scremby
Scrivelsby
Scrub Hill
Scunthorpe
Seacroft
Seadyke
Searby
Seathorne
Sedgebrook
Sempringham
Shepeau Stow
Sibsey
Sibsey Fen Side
Silk Willoughby
Sixhills
Skegness
Skeldyke
Skendleby
Skendleby Psalter
Skidbrooke
Skidbrooke North End
Skillington
Skirbeck
Skirbeck Quarter
Slackholme End
Sleaford
Sloothby
Small End
Snarford
Snelland
Snitterby
Somerby
Somersby
Sotby
Sots Hole
South Carlton
South Cockerington
South Elkington
South End
South Ferriby
South Hykeham
South Kelsey
South Killingholme
South Kyme
South Ormsby
South Owersby
South Rauceby
South Reston
South Somercotes
South Thoresby
South Willingham
South Witham
Southrey
Spalding
Spanby
Spilsby
Spital in the Street
Spittlegate
Spridlington
Springthorpe
St Giles
Stainby
Stainfield
Stainfield
Stainsby
Stainton by Langworth
Stainton le Vale
Stallingborough
Stamford
Stapleford
Stenigot
Stenwith
Stewton
Stickford
Stickney
Stixwould
Stockholes Turbary
Stoke Rochford
Stow
Stowe
Stowgate
Stragglethorpe
Stroxton
Strubby
Strugg's Hill
Stubton
Sturgate
Sturton
Sturton by Stow
Sudbrook
Sudbrooke
Surfleet
Surfleet Seas End
Susworth
Sutterby
Sutterton
Sutterton Dowdyke
Sutton
Sutton Bridge
Sutton Corner
Sutton Crosses
Sutton on Sea
Sutton St Edmund
Sutton St James
Swaby
Swallow
Swallow Beck
Swanpool
Swarby
Swaton
Swayfield
Swinderby
Swineshead
Swineshead Bridge
Swinethorpe
Swinhope
Swinstead
Syston

Postcode Areas in Lincolnshire 4

Lincolnshire is served by 4 postcode areas. Each area contains multiple postcode districts covering different parts of the county.

DN 227 places
LN 402 places
NG 139 places
PE 314 places

Neighbouring Counties 4

Nottinghamshire 33 miles away
Rutland 41 miles away
East Riding of Yorkshire 46 miles away
South Yorkshire 50 miles away