Lincoln (East Midlands) and Liverpool (North West) are two UK areas home buyers and renters frequently weigh against each other. On our overall Area Score, Lincoln rates 57/100 (grade C) and Liverpool rates 57/100 (grade C). 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 ~£458). 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.
Lincoln vs Liverpool: Category Comparison
Our Verdict
Lincoln and Liverpool are closely matched overall. Lincoln performs better in schools and healthcare, while Liverpool has the advantage in transport and broadband. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln or Liverpool better to live in?
Lincoln and Liverpool are closely matched overall. Lincoln performs better in schools and healthcare, while Liverpool has the advantage in transport and broadband. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.
Is Lincoln safer than Liverpool?
Lincoln and Liverpool have similar crime safety scores (41/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, Lincoln or Liverpool?
Lincoln has 15 schools within 3km, with 67% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Liverpool has 15 schools nearby, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Lincoln or Liverpool?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in Lincoln (~£423/month) compared to Liverpool (~£458/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.