Willingham Street
North East Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £55,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 13% 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), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£55,000).
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%
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), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£55,000).
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 £55,000, 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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Willingham Street is located in North East Lincolnshire, near Grimsby. Crime is a significant concern, with 372 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 176 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). 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 (Catherine Street) is 95m away. The median property price is £55,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 149 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 267m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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 Willingham Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Hard Work MMA 423m · 5 min walk
- Samurai Hearts Martial Arts Academy 685m · 9 min walk
- Cueworld Snooker/Pool Rooms 890m · 11 min walk
- The Gym Group 992m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Attic Medi-Spa 631m · 8 min walk
- Weelsby View Health Centre 841m · 10 min walk
- Hope Specialist Falls & Respiratory Service 1112m · 14 min walk
- Harrison House 1356m · 17 min walk
- St Hughs 1369m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grimsby Central Library 520m · 6 min walk
- Grant Thorold Library 903m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ladysmith Park 870m · 11 min walk
- People's Park 888m · 11 min walk
- Grant Thorold Park 918m · 12 min walk
- Duke of York Gardens 1250m · 16 min walk
- Boulevard Park 1504m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 268m · 3 min walk
- Welholme Academy 487m · 6 min walk
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 726m · 9 min walk
- Ormiston South Parade Academy 939m · 12 min walk
- Strand Primary Academy 1349m · 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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