Alfred 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.
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£59,000).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£59,000).
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 £59,000, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — 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 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Alfred Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 2272 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 969 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Tennyson Street) is 95m away. The median property price is £59,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 43/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 34/100. 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
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alfred Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Cueworld Snooker/Pool Rooms 394m · 5 min walk
- Haven Gymnasium 408m · 5 min walk
- The Gym Group 525m · 7 min walk
- Performance Lab 863m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Attic Medi-Spa 656m · 8 min walk
- The Achilles Centre 840m · 10 min walk
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 1280m · 16 min walk
- Newmedica Community Ophthalmology Service 1446m · 18 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 1891m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grimsby Central Library 572m · 7 min walk
- Grant Thorold Library 1709m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Duke of York Gardens 320m · 4 min walk
- Boulevard Park 513m · 6 min walk
- People's Park 1568m · 20 min walk
- Grant Thorold Park 1663m · 21 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 1855m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Ormiston South Parade Academy 309m · 4 min walk
- Macaulay Primary Academy 978m · 12 min walk
- Littlecoates Primary Academy 1077m · 14 min walk
- Strand Primary Academy 1164m · 14 min walk
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 1208m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tennyson Street — North East Lincolnshire34
- Corporation Road — North East Lincolnshire35
- Frederick Street — North East Lincolnshire35
- Neptune Street — North East Lincolnshire43
- Saltergate — North East Lincolnshire44
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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