Fotherby 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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
At £1,030,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £1,030,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £1,030,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Fotherby Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 2272 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 969 violent offences were recorded (43% 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. The closest is Next (clothes, 83m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Market Street) is 237m away. The median property price is £1,030,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 42/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 32/100. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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 Fotherby Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Group 100m · 1 min walk
- Twist & Flip Gymnastics 159m · 2 min walk
- Konjaku Shin 247m · 3 min walk
- Cueworld Snooker/Pool Rooms 247m · 3 min walk
- Adrenaline Muay Thai Gym 258m · 3 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 675m · 8 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 969m · 12 min walk
- The Achilles Centre 1322m · 16 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 1660m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grimsby Central Library 747m · 9 min walk
- Grant Thorold Library 1277m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Duke of York Gardens 941m · 12 min walk
- Boulevard Park 1102m · 14 min walk
- Grant Thorold Park 1205m · 15 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 1534m · 19 min walk
- People's Park 1765m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Strand Primary Academy 560m · 7 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 706m · 9 min walk
- Ormiston South Parade Academy 833m · 10 min walk
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 978m · 12 min walk
- Welholme Academy 1374m · 17 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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