North Lincolnshire is a fantastic place to live and work. Home to just under 170,000 people, our population is set to grow by a further 4,000 over the next 20 years.

37,000 children and young people live in North Lincolnshire, who benefit from highly rated nurseries and schools as well as outstanding support.

The area has 76,000 homes situated across 86 settlements, from the busy urban centre of Scunthorpe to tranquil rural hamlets. There is a

diverse range of housing with prices well below the national average.

Residents and visitors can enjoy extensive footpaths, cycleways, open spaces and 66 public gardens and parks. There are a wide range of sport and leisure facilities as well as cultural venues promoting local history and creativity.

Benefitting from fast and easily accessed transport networks, 5,800 businesses have set up in North Lincolnshire. Unemployment is low and 54% of local jobs are highly skilled. The area is also benefitting from Towns Fund investment that has already delivered improved access to gigabit broadband, a new urban park and solar panels for schools.

Life expectancy is improving, and our older population is growing faster than the national average. Over the next 20 years, we expect a 76 per cent rise in the number of residents aged 85 and over. Our older residents that need support can expect high quality residential and home care provision.