Freshney Mall
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 10. 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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Freshney Mall 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Yarborough Hotel) is 215m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 39/100. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Freshney Mall, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Performance Lab 456m · 6 min walk
- Haven Gymnasium 466m · 6 min walk
- Cueworld Snooker/Pool Rooms 604m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group 775m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Attic Medi-Spa 255m · 3 min walk
- The Achilles Centre 477m · 6 min walk
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 1402m · 18 min walk
- Newmedica Community Ophthalmology Service 1439m · 18 min walk
- Harrison House 1948m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grimsby Central Library 300m · 4 min walk
- Grant Thorold Library 1613m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Duke of York Gardens 459m · 6 min walk
- Boulevard Park 713m · 9 min walk
- People's Park 1161m · 14 min walk
- Grant Thorold Park 1592m · 20 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 1669m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Ormiston South Parade Academy 144m · 2 min walk
- Macaulay Primary Academy 993m · 12 min walk
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 1021m · 13 min walk
- Ormiston Maritime Academy 1383m · 17 min walk
- Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy 1705m · 21 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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