Castle 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: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£46,750).
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 33% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£46,750).
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%
Affordable at £46,750 with decent transport (90) and services (52). Good first step.
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.
How Life Works Here
Castle Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 541 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 256 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is LoCo (convenience, 74m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Stanley Street) is 102m away. The median property price is £46,750, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 102 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 38/100. 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: hot
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 Castle Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 748m · 9 min walk
- Ray Edmonds Snooker Club 901m · 11 min walk
- The Fusion Centre 1178m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 568m · 7 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 1034m · 13 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 1592m · 20 min walk
- St Hughs 1936m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grant Thorold Library 353m · 4 min walk
- Grimsby Central Library 1377m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grant Thorold Park 252m · 3 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 763m · 10 min walk
- Sidney Park 857m · 11 min walk
- People's Park 1898m · 24 min walk
- Weelsby Woods 2000m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Phoenix Park Academy 209m · 3 min walk
- Weelsby Academy 252m · 3 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 472m · 6 min walk
- William Barcroft Junior School 748m · 9 min walk
- Old Clee Primary Academy 1069m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lovett Street — North East Lincolnshire49
- Cartergate — North East Lincolnshire41
- Victoria Street — North East Lincolnshire43
- Montague Street — North East Lincolnshire52
- Wintringham Road — North East Lincolnshire46
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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