North Lincolnshire

Unitary authority in England

Coordinates:	53.58, -0.57
OS grid ref:	SE 94 10

North Lincolnshire sits on the south bank of the Humber estuary in northern Lincolnshire, with a landscape of reclaimed marshes, low-lying farmland and the rolling claylands of the Isle of Axholme. Its coastline and rivers shape a mix of estuarine habitats and practical flood defence engineering that are characteristic of the area.

The economy is mixed: steelmaking in Scunthorpe has shaped the town since the 19th century, while the nearby port at Immingham is one of the UK’s busiest freight hubs. Agriculture remains important across the rural hinterland, logistics and renewables are growing, and market towns such as Brigg reflect a long history with Roman and medieval archaeological traces.

Local life ranges from post‑industrial communities to small villages, with culture centred on local events, agricultural shows and football - notably Scunthorpe United - plus riverside attractions at Barton-upon-Humber. Strong road and rail links to Doncaster and Hull make the area both a regional economic player and a commuter zone, and ongoing regeneration seeks to balance industry with green space and improved services.

North Lincolnshire postcode districts

DN9, DN15, DN16, DN17, DN18, DN19, DN20, DN38, DN39

Most populated places in North Lincolnshire

Places in North Lincolnshire

Barnetby le Wold Built-up area
Barrow upon Humber Built-up area
Barton-upon-Humber Built-up area
Belton Built-up area
Bonby Built-up area
Brigg Built-up area
Broughton Built-up area
Burringham Built-up area
Burton upon Stather Built-up area
Crowle Built-up area
Crowle and Ealand Parish
East Halton Built-up area
Epworth Built-up area
Goxhill Built-up area
Gunness Built-up area
Haxey Built-up area
Hibaldstow Built-up area
Keadby Built-up area
Keadby with Althorpe Parish
Kirton in Lindsey Built-up area
Messingham Built-up area
New Holland Built-up area
Owston Ferry Built-up area
Scawby Built-up area
Scunthorpe Built-up area
South Ferriby Built-up area
Ulceby Built-up area
West Butterwick Built-up area
Winteringham Built-up area
Winterton Built-up area
Worlaby Built-up area
Wrawby Built-up area