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North Kesteven

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

North Kesteven supports 43,735 workplace jobs with median earnings 8% below the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 203rd of 391 local authorities.

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Population

122,468

↑ 13.9%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

43,735

Median Annual Earnings

£30,585

241st of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£254,721

↑ 1.8%241st of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£59,944

203rd 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 122,468. Population has grown by 13.9% over five years, significantly above the England rate of 11.4%. Working-age population (59.4%) is below the England average.

Population

122,468

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

59.4%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

16.7%

Over 65

23.9%

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

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £30,585 are below the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£30,585

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

£10,367

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 27.2% (male median £36,130, female median £26,312).

Gender Pay Gap

27.2%

England: 28.2%

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

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for North Kesteven's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Mining & quarrying (LQ 4.37) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (LQ 3.72). Construction shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Information & communication underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Wholesale & retail trade

Most Specialised

Mining & quarrying

England: LQ 4.37

Fastest Growing

Construction

Specialised Sectors

4

England: LQ > 1.25

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

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for North Kesteven vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £254,721 is 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

£254,721

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 North Kesteven to England and Great Britain averages.

North Kesteven's median earnings of £30,585 are 7% below the England average of £32,909. House prices are 7% below the England median. The claimant rate of 2.2% is lower than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£30,585

England: £32,909(7% below)
GB: £32,401(6% below)

Median house price

£254,721

England: £274,076(7% below)
GB: £269,841(6% below)

Claimant rate

2.2%

England: 3.6%(1.4pp lower)
GB: 3.5%(1.3pp lower)

GVA per job

£59,944

England: £61,178(2% below)
GB: £61,125(2% below)

Working-age population

59.4%

England: 62.1%(2.7pp lower)
GB: 61.9%(2.5pp lower)

Population change (5yr)

13.9%

England: 11.5%(2.4pp higher)
GB: 10.3%(3.6pp higher)

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