Bath (South West) and Lincoln (East Midlands) are two UK areas home buyers and renters frequently weigh against each other. On our overall Area Score, Bath rates 62/100 (grade C) and Lincoln rates 57/100 (grade C). Bath is the safer of the two on crime (48/100 versus 41/100). Lincoln has the stronger schools, with 67% of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Lincoln works out cheaper for typical monthly household bills (~£423 versus ~£440). The full side-by-side breakdown of crime, schools, transport, affordability, broadband, environment and healthcare is below, followed by our verdict on which area fits which kind of buyer.
Bath vs Lincoln: Category Comparison
Our Verdict
Bath comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, transport, affordability. However, Lincoln performs better in schools and broadband, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bath or Lincoln better to live in?
Bath comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, transport, affordability. However, Lincoln performs better in schools and broadband, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Is Bath safer than Lincoln?
Bath scores higher for crime safety (48/100) compared to Lincoln (41/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, Bath or Lincoln?
Bath has 15 schools within 3km, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Lincoln has 15 schools nearby, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Bath or Lincoln?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in Lincoln (~£423/month) compared to Bath (~£440/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.
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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.