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About

Nunsthorpe is an estate in the western part of Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, lying west of the town centre. It was developed after the Second World War on former farmland to rehouse people from inner‑city streets, and the street pattern still reflects that planned expansion. Housing is largely council-built stock with a mix of houses and low-rise flats. Local provision includes primary schools, a health centre, community facilities and small shopping parades that serve day-to-day needs. Regular bus routes link the area with the town centre and employment areas, while local play areas and greenspace provide places for informal recreation.

The neighbourhood has a community network of organisations and projects focused on practical support and training, and local volunteers run events at the community centres. Some streets keep the original post-war layout and block lengths, which gives the estate a clear sense of how it was planned and built. Everyday life in Nunsthorpe centres on those local services, schools and the small retail strips that form the area’s social and commercial spine.

Area overview

On average Nunsthorpe has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nunsthorpe is £33,351 per year. There are 3 schools in Nunsthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Nunsthorpe is home to around 6,975 people, with a population density of about 4,788.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nunsthorpe Population
6,975
Population density
4,788.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.23(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.09(+208%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.19(+3%)
Shoplifting
11.76(+36%)
Other theft
8.46(+27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,336
90.8%
Other White
369
5.29%
Other Asian
37
0.53%
Indian
30
0.43%
African
27
0.39%
Total population: 6,978

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,701
33.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
905
17.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
780
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
706
13.72%
Level 3 (A level)
652
12.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,145

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
821
29.57%
Owns outright
545
19.63%
Social rents from council
492
17.72%
Owns with a mortgage
478
17.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
392
14.12%
Total households: 2,776

Property prices in Nunsthorpe

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £96,000 in Nunsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,500 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nunsthorpe 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 Nunsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£210,000
Semi-Detached16£115,000
Terraced12£92,975

10 years median price trend in Nunsthorpe

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.