Ipswich (East of England) and Lincoln (East Midlands) are two UK areas home buyers and renters frequently weigh against each other. On our overall Area Score, Ipswich rates 59/100 (grade C) and Lincoln rates 57/100 (grade C). Lincoln works out cheaper for typical monthly household bills (~£423 versus ~£443). 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.
Ipswich vs Lincoln: Category Comparison
Our Verdict
Ipswich comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in broadband, environment, healthcare. However, Lincoln performs better in transport and affordability, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ipswich or Lincoln better to live in?
Ipswich comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in broadband, environment, healthcare. However, Lincoln performs better in transport and affordability, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Is Ipswich safer than Lincoln?
Ipswich and Lincoln have similar crime safety scores (41/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, Ipswich or Lincoln?
Ipswich has 15 schools within 3km, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Lincoln has 15 schools nearby, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Ipswich or Lincoln?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in Lincoln (~£423/month) compared to Ipswich (~£443/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.