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East Lindsey

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

East Lindsey supports 43,780 workplace jobs with median earnings 19% below the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 348th of 391 local authorities.

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Population

145,183

↑ 5.8%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

43,780

Median Annual Earnings

£26,705

344th of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£222,407

↑ 1.8%344th of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£55,263

348th of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 145,183. Population has grown by 5.8% over five years, significantly below the England rate of 11.4%. Working-age population (54.5%) is below the England average.

Population

145,183

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

54.5%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

14.0%

Over 65

31.5%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £26,705 are significantly below the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£26,705

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

£9,736

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 31.1% (male median £32,067, female median £22,089). This is above the England gap of 28.2%.

Gender Pay Gap

31.1%

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for East Lindsey's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Agriculture, forestry & fishing (LQ 5.54) and Accommodation & food service (LQ 2.38). Construction shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Accommodation & food service underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Accommodation & food service

Most Specialised

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

England: LQ 5.54

Fastest Growing

Construction

Specialised Sectors

7

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for East Lindsey vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £222,407 is significantly below the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£222,407

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing East Lindsey to England and Great Britain averages.

East Lindsey's median earnings of £26,705 are 19% significantly below the England average of £32,909. House prices are 19% significantly below the England median. The claimant rate of 3.9% is higher than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£26,705

England: £32,909(19% below)
GB: £32,401(18% below)

Median house price

£222,407

England: £274,076(19% below)
GB: £269,841(18% below)

Claimant rate

3.9%

England: 3.6%
GB: 3.5%

GVA per job

£55,263

England: £61,178(10% below)
GB: £61,125(10% below)

Working-age population

54.5%

England: 62.1%(7.6pp lower)
GB: 61.9%(7.4pp lower)

Population change (5yr)

5.8%

England: 11.5%(5.7pp lower)
GB: 10.3%(4.5pp lower)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (England: 294 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.