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Freshney

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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Freshney Population

9,280

Population density

1,887.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

43.75(-1%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.04(+52%)

Public order

7.76(-12%)

Vehicle crime

7.22(+28%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.79(-52%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

8,895

95.84%

Other White

150

1.62%

Arab

0.31%

African

0.29%

Other Asian

0.28%

Total population: 9,281

Economics

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

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

Median price£170,000

Price per sq ft£172

Sales (last 12 months)97

Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £200K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £172 per square foot) in Freshney area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,769 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Freshney over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	31	£217,500	£211	£147,500	£177,500	£253,750	£386,000
Semi-Detached	45	£170,000	£177	£136,000	£153,000	£188,000	£210,000
Terraced	21	£105,265	£114	£80,000	£95,000	£115,000	£172,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Freshney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freshney.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£164,500	£40,000	£124,500	£78,000
2017	£170,000	£55,000	£130,500	£77,500
2018	£183,750	£108,000	£134,000	£83,500
2019	£188,500	£82,250	£136,000	£90,000
2020	£199,000	£45,750	£144,950	£97,500
2021	£210,000	£72,250	£155,000	£91,000
2022	£223,000	£73,000	£165,250	£94,750
2023	£227,500	£56,800	£177,000	£100,000
2024	£227,500	£130,000	£165,000	£100,000
2025	£235,000	£65,000	£170,000	£101,000
2026	£202,475	—	£180,000	£133,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Freshney.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£146	£58	£137	£89
2017	£156	£125	£146	£84
2018	£163	£134	£147	£89
2019	£166	£137	£145	£98
2020	£167	£72	£155	£113
2021	£182	£105	£167	£109
2022	£206	£146	£172	£104
2023	£206	£111	£187	£114
2024	£221	£202	£177	£108
2025	£207	£91	£185	£110
2026	£181	—	£165	£153

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail