Living in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the East Midlands of England, with a long coastline on the North Sea to the east.
It borders Norfolk to the south-east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the southwest, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north-west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. Lincolnshire is the United Kingdom’s second largest county by area and boasts a diverse landscape of sandy beaches, lush woodland, rolling fields and bustling communities.
Discover a county that is steeped in history, a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable, and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.
The city of Lincoln is a treasure-trove of historical gems with a contemporary twist. The largest jewel in Lincolnshire’s crown is Lincoln Cathedral which can be seen from miles around and perches majestically on the city’s skyline. When you live in Lincolnshire the Cathedral city is never far away.
The cobbled streets of the Bailgate have a wealth of independent boutiques from fashion to food, and as you meander down Steep Hill onto the High Street, you’ll also discover the recently opened Cornhill Quarter retail and events centre, which will keep you entertained with big brands, delicious food, cocktails, and a boutique cinema.
Escaping the day job is easy, with rolling hills, tracks, and trails that you can meander through. Lincolnshire’s great countryside and areas of outstanding natural beauty are a walking and cycling paradise.
A procession of quiet country lanes, canal-side cycleways and reclaimed railway paths will connect you to historic market towns and villages, past abbeys, ruined castles, centuries old farmsteads and some of the oldest churches in Britain….and the Lincolnshire Wolds will show you that the county is anything but flat.
Property prices are typically 50% of the average of those in the southeast – the average property costs £230,000 compared to the national average of £268,000. Properties range from waterside apartments in the city centre to historic homes in beautiful villages.
For those with families, Lincolnshire is home to great schools, with around 90% rated as either good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Beyond school years we have a range of education centres for further training and research, including two outstanding universities, seven further education colleges, two university technical colleges, as well as many independent training providers.
The University of Lincoln is ranked in the top fifty UK universities by the Guardian and has established an international reputation for the quality of its teaching, research, and its innovative approach to working with employers.