Lincoln vs Ruskington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ruskington wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Ruskington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ruskington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lincoln
£241,749
Ruskington
£238,685
Crime Rate
Lincoln
117.6
Ruskington
38.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lincoln
85.0%
Ruskington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lincoln
375.9
Ruskington
378.2
EPC Rating
Lincoln
70
Ruskington
69.6
Median Income
Lincoln
£29,903
Ruskington
£30,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £238,685, Ruskington undercuts Lincoln (£241,749) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in Ruskington it is a terraced at £171,033.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Lincoln (£343,004 vs £288,060).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ruskington prices grew faster — 35% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Ruskington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.1 per 1,000 versus 117.6 per 1,000 in Lincoln. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in Ruskington 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 MidlandsOf the 30 schools in Lincoln, 85% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ruskington, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ruskington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lincoln | Ruskington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 2 |
| Primary | 23 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ruskington averages 378.2 Mbps – ahead of Lincoln's 375.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 90.8% in Ruskington. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 72.1% in Ruskington.
Ruskington is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (378 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Lincoln, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Ruskington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,340 in Ruskington. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Ruskington.
Lincoln has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,005.5 in Ruskington and £29,902.5 in Lincoln. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 46.3 in Ruskington. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 57.9% in Ruskington. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Lincoln versus 70.5% in Ruskington. Lincoln has a population of 104,553 and Ruskington has 5,650.
| Indicator | Lincoln | Ruskington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 5,650 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,902.5 | £30,005.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 30% |
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