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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 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

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

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Freshney area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	48	£175,000	£127,850	£155,250	£188,500	£210,000
Detached	32	£232,500	£153,650	£201,875	£268,750	£384,000
Flats	1	£65,000	£65,000	£65,000	£65,000	£65,000
Terraced	18	£101,133	£64,354	£92,750	£110,000	£172,116

10 years median price trend in Freshney

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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