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About

Freshney ward encompasses the central and western parts of Grimsby, centred on the Freshney River. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its commercial core lies along Freeman Street, a historic market street with independent shops and services. The ward includes several industrial estates and the western docks, reflecting the town's maritime heritage.

The ward contains significant green spaces, most notably Weelsby Woods, a large public park with mature woodlands and a children's play area. The Freshney Place shopping centre is a major retail hub for the town. The area is also home to the Grimsby Institute, a large further education college. The Freshney River itself, flowing through the ward to the docks, is a defining geographical feature.

Area overview

On average Freshney has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Freshney is £39,893 per year. There are 6 schools in Freshney: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Freshney is home to around 9,280 people, with a population density of about 1,887.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Freshney Population
9,280
Population density
1,887.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.91(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.04(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-43%)
Public order
7.44(-17%)
Vehicle crime
6.79(+22%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,895
95.84%
Other White
150
1.62%
Arab
29
0.31%
African
27
0.29%
Other Asian
26
0.28%
Total population: 9,281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,908
24.94%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,479
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,314
17.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,229
16.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
940
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 7,649

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,549
37.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,317
31.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
486
11.73%
Other social rented
432
10.43%
Social rents from council
264
6.37%
Total households: 4,142

Property prices in Freshney

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £175,250 in Freshney area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Freshney in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Freshney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£242,500
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached49£175,500
Terraced22£96,500

10 years median price trend in Freshney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freshney.

All postcodes in Freshney

DN379SE

Faulding Way

DN312AN

Moody Lane

DN379BN

Cromwell Road

DN379HE

Grasby Crescent

DN379HS

Waxwing Way

DN379QD

St Nicholas Drive

DN379QE

St Nicholas Drive

DN379HF

Larmour Road

DN379NX

Old Road

DN379AN

Cromwell Road

DN379HL

Waby Close

DN379JY

Cromwell Road

DN379NW

Cooks Lane

DN379RA

Candlesby Road

DN379LN

Cromwell Road

DN379PG

Meadowbank

DN379QP

Mayfair Drive West

DN379RB

Candlesby Road

DN379PA

Cormorant Drive

DN379QJ

Fenby Close

DN379BB

Queensway

DN379BD

Queensway

DN379EJ

Barmouth Drive

DN379QT

Grey Friars

DN379AL

Bader Close

DN379LY

Matlock Drive

DN379PT

Albatross Drive

DN379RE

St Nicholas Drive

DN379SY

Athenian Way

DN379BJ

Ingleby Grove

DN379JR

Cromwell Road

DN379PE

Albatross Drive

DN379EY

Minnow Close

DN379FD

Sibsey Court

DN379HR

Hobby Close

DN379QR

Wybers Way

DN379LD

Saltergate

DN379QY

Timberley Drive

DN379SH

Fortuna Way

DN379BX

Cromwell Road

DN379FE

Ruskington Close

DN379HU

Whinchat Close

DN379RH

Bywood Place

DN379AP

Cheshire Walk

DN379SW

Gloria Way

DN379DN

Wingate Road

DN379HH

Larmour Road

DN379LT

Cromwell Road

DN379RG

Sanctuary Way

DN379SZ

Fiskerton Way

DN379DR

Wingate Parade

DN379LA

Pickering Court

DN379QU

Grey Friars

DN379QX

The Cloisters

DN379RS

Team Gate

DN379PQ

Defender Drive

DN379QA

St Nicholas Drive

DN379NH

Woad Lane

DN312TJ

Freshney

DN379LF

Saltergate

DN379LG

Cromwell Road

DN379LU

Cranwell Drive

DN379DU

Wingate Road

DN379JE

Cromwell Road

DN379RN

Oakwood Drive

DN379RR

St Nicholas Drive

DN312FD

Appian Way

DN312UE

Athena Drive

DN379DT

Wingate Road

DN379FB

Navensby Close

DN379NA

Scott Close

DN379NF

Newbury Terrace

DN379LP

Cedar Court

DN379LX

Hemswell Drive

DN379AZ

Queensway

DN379BQ

Mulgrave Close

DN379DE

Hillary Way

DN379LJ

Cromwell Road

DN379QL

Foxhill

DN379QW

Mayfair Drive East

DN379RZ

Sanctuary Way

DN379HP

Robin Walk

DN379QG

St Nicholas Drive

DN379SD

Faulding Way

DN379AQ

Cromwell Road

DN379AY

Queensway

DN379EB

Eskdale Way

DN379JH

Byland Grove

DN379PX

Blackthorn Drive

DN379SA

Sanctuary Way

DN312UJ

Appian Way

DN379BL

Bransdale Way

DN379LB

Freshney

DN379NP

Station Road

DN379DS

Crosland Road

DN379LR

Goathland Court

DN379BE

Queensway

DN312UT

Appian Way

DN312UW

Venture Business Park

DN379DQ

Freshney

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.