Lincoln vs North Hykeham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lincoln offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. North Hykeham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Hykeham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lincoln
£241,749
North Hykeham
£249,352
Crime Rate
Lincoln
117.6
North Hykeham
38.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lincoln
85.0%
North Hykeham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lincoln
375.9
North Hykeham
443.3
EPC Rating
Lincoln
70
North Hykeham
70.3
Median Income
Lincoln
£29,903
North Hykeham
£29,638
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Lincoln more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,749 versus £249,352 in North Hykeham. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in North Hykeham it is a flat at £114,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Lincoln (£343,004 vs £284,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Hykeham prices grew faster — 33% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in North Hykeham (38.4 per 1,000) compared to Lincoln (117.6 per 1,000), a 206% difference. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in North Hykeham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours North Hykeham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85% in Lincoln.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Hykeham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lincoln | North Hykeham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 6 |
| Primary | 23 | 4 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in North Hykeham enjoy 443.3 Mbps on average, while Lincoln lags behind at 375.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 95.8% in North Hykeham. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 87.1% in North Hykeham.
North Hykeham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (443 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in North Hykeham is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Lincoln's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,230 in North Hykeham. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in North Hykeham.
North Hykeham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lincoln has a population of 104,553 while North Hykeham has 16,855. Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £29,637.7 in North Hykeham. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 43.7 in North Hykeham. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 55.9% in North Hykeham.
| Indicator | Lincoln | North Hykeham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 16,855 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,902.5 | £29,637.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 28.4% |
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