Town Pop. 79,927

Living in Grimsby: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grimsby scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Grimsby most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 18/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (87) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN31 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

176.6 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 5,122 crimes

↑ 92% above national average

Shoplifting 1,927 crimes

↑ 209% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 1,612 crimes

↑ 197% above national average

Public order 1,084 crimes

↑ 109% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,057 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

other 3,316 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Queen Mary Avenue 439 crimes
2 Supermarket 433 crimes
3 Victoria Street West 408 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³

Green Space 53

Parks Ample 17

Sports Pitches Ample 51

Allotments Adequate 3

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Ample 20

Bowling Greens Ample 9

Playgrounds Ample 28

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 46 in area

34Good3Requires Improvement9Ungraded

Bursar Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Cambridge Park AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
Good
Edward Heneage Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Elliston Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Fairfield AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Great Coates Village Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
Good
Havelock AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Laceby Acres Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary12.9 mi

East Riding Community Hospital20.2 mi

Scunthorpe General Hospital21.3 mi

Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks61.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%

14 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity3,903 patients per GP

12dentists18pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%

available across North East Lincolnshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,018 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54%Unemployed3.7%Retired22.4%Student3.9%Other inactive16%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial24%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary45.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications25.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership59.2%

Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Grimsby Town 0.4 mi

Grimsby Docks 1.2 mi

Great Coates 1.6 mi

J5 M180 12.8 mi

J5 M180 13.5 mi

J4 M180 18.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 60

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 56

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 95

Retail Shopping Ample 465

Takeaways Ample 94

Fitness Ample 23

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£137,000	565
Detached	£235,000	92
Semi-detached	£163,500	202
Terraced	£94,250	244
Flat / Maisonette	£80,000	27

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Grimsby a nice place to live?

Grimsby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grimsby is 60/100, 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 Grimsby?

Crime levels in Grimsby are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 18/100. There were 14,118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grimsby?

Among the top-rated schools in Grimsby are Bursar Primary Academy, Cambridge Park Academy and Edward Heneage Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 46 rated schools in Grimsby in total.

What are house prices like in Grimsby?

The current median house price in Grimsby is £137,000, around 52% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £235,000, semi-detached £163,500, terraced £94,250, flat £80,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 565 sales recorded in the past 12 months.