Town Pop. 29,486

Living in Cleethorpes: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cleethorpes is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

On healthcare specifically, Cleethorpes sits 10 points below the DN32 district figure of 85/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (86) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN32 postcode district.

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Cleethorpes scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DN32 0AA DN32 7AA DN32 8AA DN32 9AA DN32 DN35 DN36

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
179.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,119 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Shoplifting 690 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 493 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 452 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 435 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
other 1,110 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen Mary Avenue 439 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 241 crimes
  3. 3 Nightclub 166 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Ample 8
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
64
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 28 within 4km
12Good1Requires Improvement5Ungraded
  • Bursar Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Elliston Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Havelock AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Middlethorpe Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Old Clee Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Phoenix Park AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Queen Mary Avenue Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Signhills AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Signhills Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
75
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary17.1 mi
East Riding Community Hospital24.2 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
3 GP surgeries in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,621 patients per GP
6dentists7pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
86
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across North East Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 700 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed3.4%Retired26.6%Student3.3%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.9%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary42.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership62.5%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax North East Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
73
Cleethorpes 0.6 mi
New Clee 1.6 mi
Grimsby Docks 2 mi
J5 M180 15.3 mi
J5 M180 16 mi
J4 M180 21.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
72
Pubs & Bars Ample 38
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 44
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 29
Retail Shopping Ample 131
Takeaways Ample 59
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £154,475 204
Detached £275,000 25
Semi-detached £180,000 79
Terraced £111,000 88
Flat / Maisonette £119,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£86k £153k £223k £290k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Humberston and New Waltham 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Grimsby 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Waltham 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barnoldby le Beck 30 5.1 mi away ⇄
Healing 56 5.4 mi away ⇄
Laceby 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 6.1 mi away ⇄
Stallingborough 52 6.5 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleethorpes a nice place to live?

Cleethorpes is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cleethorpes is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cleethorpes?

Crime levels in Cleethorpes are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 5,299 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cleethorpes?

Among the top-rated schools in Cleethorpes are Bursar Primary Academy, Elliston Primary Academy and Havelock Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Cleethorpes in total.

What are house prices like in Cleethorpes?

The current median house price in Cleethorpes is £154,475, around 46% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £275,000, semi-detached £180,000, terraced £111,000, flat £119,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 204 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cleethorpes in context

See where Cleethorpes ranks among the best places to live in Lincolnshire

Postcode districts in Cleethorpes

DN32 62 ⇄
DN35 59 ⇄
DN36 45 ⇄

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