Florence Street
North East Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: At £80,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (15/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £80,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
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 £80,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Florence Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 412 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 190 violent offences were recorded (46% 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 (Patrick Street) is 224m away. The median property price is £80,000, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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 Florence Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Fusion Centre 932m · 12 min walk
- Performance Lab 1011m · 13 min walk
- Hard Work MMA 1134m · 14 min walk
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 1404m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Harrison House 684m · 9 min walk
- St Hughs 748m · 9 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 813m · 10 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 1013m · 13 min walk
- The Achilles Centre 1192m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grimsby Central Library 1071m · 13 min walk
- Grant Thorold Library 1321m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- People's Park 384m · 5 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 1045m · 13 min walk
- Weelsby Woods 1315m · 16 min walk
- Grant Thorold Park 1386m · 17 min walk
- Duke of York Gardens 1718m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Welholme Academy 616m · 8 min walk
- Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy 650m · 8 min walk
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 860m · 11 min walk
- Oasis Academy Wintringham 877m · 11 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 1391m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sidney Court — North East Lincolnshire43
- Salvesen Road — North East Lincolnshire43
- A16 — North East Lincolnshire43
- St Helier's Road — North East Lincolnshire41
- B1213 — North East Lincolnshire41
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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