Lincoln vs West Lindsey
A side-by-side comparison of the Lincoln and West Lindseylocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Lincoln is the more populous; council tax is lower in Lincoln; West Lindsey has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Lincoln | West Lindsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,811 | 95,153 |
| Density | 2,909/km² | 82/km² |
| Deprivation | 18% in most-deprived 10% | 8% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,323 | £2,354 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 80% | 89% |
| Aged under 16 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 69% | 58% |
| Aged 65+ | 14% | 25% |