Craven Road
North East Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £132,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 40% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£132,500).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£132,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £132,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Craven Road is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 593 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 Everyday Value Convenience Store & Off Licence (convenience, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 95m away. The median property price is £132,500, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 256m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Craven Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Fusion Centre 924m · 12 min walk
- King George V stadium 1079m · 14 min walk
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 1235m · 15 min walk
- Ray Edmonds Snooker Club 1443m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Weelsby View Health Centre 884m · 11 min walk
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 1111m · 14 min walk
- St Hughs 1753m · 22 min walk
- Harrison Williams Chiropodist 1788m · 22 min walk
- Harrison House 1863m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grant Thorold Library 434m · 5 min walk
- Grimsby Central Library 1752m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grant Thorold Park 465m · 6 min walk
- Sidney Park 480m · 6 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 609m · 8 min walk
- Sussex Recreation Ground 1205m · 15 min walk
- Weelsby Woods 1649m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- William Barcroft Junior School 257m · 3 min walk
- Queen Mary Avenue Infant School 387m · 5 min walk
- Phoenix Park Academy 446m · 6 min walk
- Havelock Academy 563m · 7 min walk
- Old Clee Primary Academy 619m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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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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