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Scartho is a residential ward situated in the western part of Grimsby, within North East Lincolnshire. The area is primarily composed of housing developments, ranging from post-war estates to more modern suburban homes. It functions as a commuter suburb for the wider borough, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, including the Scartho Baths leisure centre, which serves the local population.

The geography is generally flat, with the A16 cutting through the area as a major transport route. A notable local feature is the Weelsby Woods park, located on its eastern boundary, which offers wooded walks and open grassland. The overall character is that of a settled, self-contained suburb, with its own distinct identity separate from Grimsby's port-centric centre.

Area overview

On average Scartho has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scartho is £49,377 per year. There are 3 schools in Scartho: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scartho is home to around 11,338 people, with a population density of about 3,462.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Scartho Population

11,338

Population density

3,462 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.43(-45%)

Shoplifting

7.14(-18%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.56(-61%)

Public order

4.94(-44%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.85(-44%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

10,540

92.95%

Other White

206

1.82%

African

0.76%

Other Asian

0.68%

Indian

0.61%

Total population: 11,339

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,556

27.37%

Level 3 (A level)

1,738

18.61%

No qualifications

1,712

18.33%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,450

15.52%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

975

10.44%

Total 16+ residents: 9,340

Housing

Owns outright

2,080

41.55%

Owns with a mortgage

1,970

39.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

503

10.05%

Other social rented

252

5.03%

Social rents from council

1.66%

Total households: 5,006

Property prices in Scartho

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Scartho area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £455,000.

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 Scartho over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	20	£148,000	£116,550	£135,250	£153,938	£160,425
Detached	84	£247,000	£175,000	£219,313	£283,125	£409,908
Flats	9	£126,000	£76,000	£99,950	£147,000	£224,000
Semi-Detached	88	£167,975	£132,400	£155,000	£197,750	£249,998

10 years median price trend in Scartho

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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