East Lindsey

Affordable to live in, difficult to earn in. East Lindsey offers the lowest median monthly rent in the East Midlands at £678, yet residents face a challenging economic environment where median weekly earnings of £646 sit well below the regional median. Housing remains relatively accessible, with a median house price of £220,000 representing a 6.5x multiple of annual pay, while rent consumes 24.2% of gross earnings. These lower costs are balanced against significant structural challenges, as the area records a deprivation score of 29.89, which is higher than 87% of England authorities. This location suits those prioritising low housing overheads over local employment prospects, though the data does not account for the practical realities of commuting or the limited scale of the local labour market.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.