Edward Street
North East Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £70,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£70,000).
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£70,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £70,000, but safety (15) 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 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
Edward Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 332 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 177 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). 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 (Edward Street) is 126m away. The median property price is £70,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 88 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 63m 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. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Edward Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hard Work MMA 435m · 5 min walk
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 528m · 7 min walk
- Ray Edmonds Snooker Club 950m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Weelsby View Health Centre 751m · 9 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 868m · 11 min walk
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 883m · 11 min walk
- St Hughs 1457m · 18 min walk
- Harrison House 1475m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grant Thorold Library 634m · 8 min walk
- Grimsby Central Library 700m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grant Thorold Park 639m · 8 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 688m · 9 min walk
- People's Park 1143m · 14 min walk
- Duke of York Gardens 1403m · 18 min walk
- Weelsby Woods 1766m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 63m · 1 min walk
- Welholme Academy 459m · 6 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 477m · 6 min walk
- Weelsby Academy 807m · 10 min walk
- Strand Primary Academy 1178m · 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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