Hull (Yorkshire and The Humber) and Lincoln (East Midlands) are two UK areas home buyers and renters frequently weigh against each other. On our overall Area Score, Hull rates 51/100 (grade D) and Lincoln rates 57/100 (grade C). Hull 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. 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.
Hull vs Lincoln: Category Comparison
Our Verdict
Lincoln leads in 5 of 8 categories, scoring higher for schools, affordability, environment. That said, Hull has the edge in crime safety and transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hull or Lincoln better to live in?
Lincoln leads in 5 of 8 categories, scoring higher for schools, affordability, environment. That said, Hull has the edge in crime safety and transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.
Is Hull safer than Lincoln?
Hull 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, Hull or Lincoln?
Hull has 15 schools within 3km, with 47% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Lincoln has 15 schools nearby, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Hull or Lincoln?
Monthly bills are similar in both areas (~£423/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.