Albion Street
North East Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £69,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £69,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Albion Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 1325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 511 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Shop'N Drive (convenience, 27m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Oxford Street) is 191m away. The median property price is £69,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 42/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 35/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Albion Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ray Edmonds Snooker Club 316m · 4 min walk
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 395m · 5 min walk
- Adrenaline Muay Thai Gym 591m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 82m · 1 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 1349m · 17 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 1412m · 18 min walk
- The Achilles Centre 1763m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grant Thorold Library 841m · 10 min walk
- Grimsby Central Library 1109m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grant Thorold Park 744m · 9 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 1200m · 15 min walk
- Sidney Park 1404m · 18 min walk
- Duke of York Gardens 1523m · 19 min walk
- People's Park 1929m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Weelsby Academy 349m · 4 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 359m · 4 min walk
- Strand Primary Academy 417m · 5 min walk
- Phoenix Park Academy 744m · 9 min walk
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 881m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- New Cartergate — North East Lincolnshire35
- Duncombe Street — North East Lincolnshire35
- Harlech Way — North East Lincolnshire35
- George Janney Court — North East Lincolnshire34
- Garth Lane — North East Lincolnshire34
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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