Duncombe 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 £30,750, 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%
Moderate investment case — 80% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 £30,750, 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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £30,750 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Duncombe 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 Central Hall Youth Club (community centre, 36m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Duncombe Street) is 88m away. The median property price is £30,750, with exceptional growth of 80% over five years. Based on 2 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 property investors. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Duncombe Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 227m · 3 min walk
- Ray Edmonds Snooker Club 245m · 3 min walk
- Adrenaline Muay Thai Gym 489m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 275m · 3 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 1163m · 14 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 1386m · 17 min walk
- The Achilles Centre 1573m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grant Thorold Library 889m · 11 min walk
- Grimsby Central Library 922m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grant Thorold Park 805m · 10 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 1206m · 15 min walk
- Duke of York Gardens 1334m · 17 min walk
- Sidney Park 1548m · 19 min walk
- People's Park 1786m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 329m · 4 min walk
- Strand Primary Academy 454m · 6 min walk
- Weelsby Academy 494m · 6 min walk
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 786m · 10 min walk
- Welholme Academy 1166m · 15 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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