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About

North East Lincolnshire sits on the southern bank of the Humber Estuary in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The unitary authority covers Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham and combines seaport activity, seafood processing and coastal settlements. Immingham Dock handles large volumes of cargo and is one of the UK's busiest ports by tonnage, while Grimsby remains home to seafood processing and the Freshney River runs through the town to the docks. The Grimsby Dock Tower, a 19th-century hydraulic tower, remains a local landmark near the harbour.

Coastlines include the sandy shore and promenade at Cleethorpes, a short heritage railway and a pier that attract day visitors. Mudflats and saltmarsh beside the estuary support wading birds and offshore shipping lanes pass close to shore, shaping local industry and employment. Inland areas contain suburban neighbourhoods, industrial estates and transport links such as the A180 and freight rail connections that link the port to national networks. Local services mix council, retail and maritime support, reflecting the district's role as a working coastal hub.

Area overview

On average North East Lincolnshire has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North East Lincolnshire is £41,738 per year. There are 58 schools in North East Lincolnshire: 48 primary (3 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 10 secondary (1 Outstanding and 8 Good). North East Lincolnshire is home to around 156,966 people, with a population density of about 815 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North East Lincolnshire Population
156,966
Population density
815 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.2(+18%)
Shoplifting
15.79(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.81(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.31(-14%)
Public order
11.07(+25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145,362
92.61%
Other White
5,156
3.28%
Other Asian
802
0.51%
Other
671
0.43%
African
644
0.41%
Total population: 156,967

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
30,907
24.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27,537
21.59%
Level 3 (A level)
20,885
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20,513
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15,531
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 127,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
24,373
34.91%
Owns with a mortgage
20,211
28.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
14,185
20.31%
Other social rented
6,462
9.25%
Social rents from council
2,729
3.91%
Total households: 69,826

Property prices in North East Lincolnshire

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)1,961
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £220K

Based on 1,961 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £178 per square foot) in North East Lincolnshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £915,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North East Lincolnshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached498£263,250£223
Semi-Detached737£170,000£189
Terraced652£105,000£117
Flats74£83,750£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North East Lincolnshire

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East Lincolnshire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£101,250£130,000£82,000
2017£201,875£80,000£133,000£79,950
2018£219,500£72,000£135,000£82,250
2019£223,000£77,750£138,000£84,500
2020£231,000£83,000£144,000£88,250
2021£239,950£93,000£150,995£95,000
2022£262,500£90,000£169,950£98,375
2023£270,000£85,000£167,500£95,500
2024£273,950£104,000£167,500£100,000
2025£267,500£82,500£170,000£100,000
2026£261,000£85,000£168,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North East Lincolnshire.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North East Lincolnshire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£157£145£89
2017£168£134£145£88
2018£176£124£148£90
2019£181£133£153£92
2020£187£125£159£102
2021£197£135£170£105
2022£220£143£190£109
2023£220£135£189£106
2024£219£152£188£112
2025£222£135£189£116
2026£220£139£185£121
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North East Lincolnshire.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North East Lincolnshire in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about North East Lincolnshire

Is North East Lincolnshire safe?

North East Lincolnshire records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in North East Lincolnshire?

Among the 15 wards of North East Lincolnshire, Waltham has the lowest crime rate, with about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the North East Lincolnshire average is 110 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in North East Lincolnshire?

The median sale price in North East Lincolnshire is £160,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 1,961 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North East Lincolnshire?

North East Lincolnshire has 48 primary schools (3 rated Outstanding, 39 Good) and 10 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 8 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North East Lincolnshire?

North East Lincolnshire scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North East Lincolnshire sits around rank 13,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North East Lincolnshire?

The average household income in North East Lincolnshire is around £41,738 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for North East Lincolnshire?

North East Lincolnshire spans 2 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Brigg and Immingham: Martin Vickers (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes: Melanie Onn (Labour Party).

DN33 2AY

Sycamore Avenue

DN31 1AF

East Street

DN31 3AS

Faringdon Road

DN31 3AA

Park Street

DN31 2AN

Moody Lane

DN31 2TT

Energy Park Way

DN37 9BN

Cromwell Road

DN40 2PR

Laporte Road

DN31 1AA

Victoria Street South

DN35 9QR

Hewitt's Avenue

DN32 8EN

Colin Avenue

DN37 7AJ

Mulberry Lane

DN32 7AG

Albert Street West

DN32 9FB

Lea Drive

DN32 7AP

Duncombe Street

DN32 0BW

Devonshire Avenue

DN33 1BF

Gervase Holles Way

DN31 1FQ

Armstrong Street

DN31 3FS

Marsden Road

DN35 8DA

Glebe Road

DN31 2QS

Birchin Way

DN31 1RE

Alexandra Road

DN36 4NY

Simpson's Fold Court

DN40 1EA

Deane Road

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.