Recto Avenue
North East Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £139,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 19% 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: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£139,000).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£139,000).
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 £139,000, 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
Recto Avenue is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 379 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 183 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 141m away. The median property price is £139,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Recto Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Fusion Centre 692m · 9 min walk
- King George V stadium 1006m · 13 min walk
- Hard Work MMA 1453m · 18 min walk
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 1658m · 21 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St Hughs 339m · 4 min walk
- Harrison House 346m · 4 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 684m · 8 min walk
- Attic Medi-Spa 1434m · 18 min walk
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 1984m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grant Thorold Library 1338m · 17 min walk
- Grimsby Central Library 1462m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- People's Park 757m · 10 min walk
- Weelsby Woods 881m · 11 min walk
- Ladysmith Park 970m · 12 min walk
- Grant Thorold Park 1426m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy 700m · 9 min walk
- Welholme Academy 701m · 9 min walk
- Oasis Academy Wintringham 762m · 10 min walk
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 1069m · 13 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 1576m · 20 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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