James Street
North East Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £58,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£58,500).
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£58,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £58,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
James Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime rates are above average, with 277 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. 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 (Joseph Street) is 77m away. The median property price is £58,500, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 338m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and 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 48 out of 100 for liveability.
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 James Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Haven Gymnasium 269m · 3 min walk
- Performance Lab 935m · 12 min walk
- Cueworld Snooker/Pool Rooms 1038m · 13 min walk
- Fit Nation Health Club 1139m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Achilles Centre 787m · 10 min walk
- Newmedica Community Ophthalmology Service 803m · 10 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 941m · 12 min walk
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 1924m · 24 min walk
libraries (1)
- Grimsby Central Library 1020m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Boulevard Park 209m · 3 min walk
- Duke of York Gardens 329m · 4 min walk
- People's Park 1730m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Macaulay Primary Academy 339m · 4 min walk
- Ormiston South Parade Academy 601m · 8 min walk
- Littlecoates Primary Academy 619m · 8 min walk
- Ormiston Maritime Academy 1508m · 19 min walk
- Cambridge Park Academy 1681m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Arthur Street — North East Lincolnshire48
- Henry Street — North East Lincolnshire48
- College Street — North East Lincolnshire48
- Eaton Court — North East Lincolnshire50
- Kew Road — North East Lincolnshire53
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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