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About

The South ward occupies the southernmost portion of the North East Lincolnshire unitary authority. It is primarily a residential area, characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced streets. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Scartho, which functions as a suburb with its own local high street facilities. The topography is largely flat, typical of the broader Lincolnshire landscape, with open fields marking its western and southern boundaries.

A significant feature is the presence of the Weelsby Woods park, a large area of mature woodland with walking paths. The ward contains several schools and community sports facilities, serving its local population. The A16 road forms a key transport route along its eastern edge, connecting to Grimsby's town centre. Land use is mixed, with residential zones gradually giving way to agricultural land on the periphery.

Area overview

On average South has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South is £34,794 per year. There are 7 schools in South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South is home to around 12,427 people, with a population density of about 4,335.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Population
12,427
Population density
4,335.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.35(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.89(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.35(-21%)
Public order
9.01(+2%)
Shoplifting
7.32(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,348
91.3%
Other White
625
5.03%
African
74
0.6%
Other Asian
46
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.35%
Total population: 12,430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,949
31.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,603
16.88%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,491
15.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,338
14.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,292
13.61%
Total 16+ residents: 9,496

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,289
25.08%
Other social rented
1,201
23.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,107
21.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
732
14.24%
Social rents from council
706
13.74%
Total households: 5,140

Property prices in South

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £279,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached60£133,250
Detached4£190,000
Flats1£55,000
Terraced33£115,000

10 years median price trend in South

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

All postcodes in South

DN370AG

Bradley Road

DN331LS

Crosby Road

DN345NQ

Welbeck Road

DN345BP

Gloucester Avenue

DN345EZ

Worcester Avenue

DN345DB

Chelmsford Avenue

DN331DB

Newton Grove

DN331PE

Redbourne Road

DN331QR

Chelwood Drive

DN331DP

Walmsgate Walk

DN345HQ

Coningsby Drive

DN331EA

Stainton Drive

DN331AQ

Sutcliffe Avenue

DN331LA

Rothwell Avenue

DN344RS

Littlefield Lane

DN345HT

Scampton Close

DN331AZ

Walmsgate

DN345TA

Cambridge Road

DN345JJ

Crowland Avenue

DN345HE

Western Outway

DN345JS

Willoughby Grove

DN331AF

Walton Grove

DN345JA

Carnforth Crescent

DN345LT

Laceby Road

DN331PF

Winchester Avenue

DN331HA

Sutcliffe Avenue

DN331DD

Milton Road

DN345NB

Laceby Road

DN331BW

First Avenue

DN345EQ

Coventry Avenue

DN331LU

Crosby Road

DN331RU

Columbus Way

DN331AU

Walmsgate Place

DN331HQ

Langton Drive

DN345TG

Sherwood Road

DN331BE

Sturton Grove

DN331HX

Amcotts Road

DN345NT

Bardney Gardens

DN345NL

Malcolm Road

DN331RE

Dale View

DN331JD

Stainton Drive

DN345NS

Goxhill Gardens

DN331JZ

Winchester Avenue

DN345HU

Wickenby Close

DN345FA

South

DN331RN

Selge Way

DN344PX

Salsbury Avenue

DN331BN

First Avenue

DN345JZ

Carnforth Crescent

DN345BT

Gloucester Avenue

DN345BL

Hereford Avenue

DN331RX

Pinewood Crescent

DN345HW

Chingford Avenue

DN331PG

Burwell Drive

DN331HE

Wootton Road

DN345EX

Western Outway

DN345EF

Carnforth Crescent

DN331AY

Walmsgate

DN331LD

Wainfleet Road

DN344SD

Chelmsford Avenue

DN345EH

Coventry Avenue

DN345NP

Swinderby Gardens

DN331PZ

Toynton Road

DN331RR

Columbus Way

DN345EP

Cambridge Road

DN345JF

Watford Avenue

DN345BU

Gloucester Avenue

DN345DU

Laceby Road

DN331HT

Scawby Road

DN331ED

Thoresway Grove

DN331HN

Winchester Avenue

DN345NJ

Welbeck Road

DN345HP

Castleford Avenue

DN331EN

Stratford Avenue

DN331BH

Milton Road

DN331RW

Tallert Way

DN345JB

Carnforth Crescent

DN331EQ

Malvern Avenue

DN344SG

Westhill Road

DN331HS

Winchester Avenue

DN331HH

Kirkby Grove

DN331JQ

Eastville Road

DN345JP

Welland Avenue

DN345AQ

Westward Ho

DN345JH

Watford Avenue

DN331DN

Milton Road

DN331NX

Second Avenue

DN331AA

First Avenue

DN345ER

Kelstern Court

DN331DQ

Second Avenue

DN345HZ

Carnforth Crescent

DN345TW

Little Coates Road

DN331DH

Second Avenue

DN345EN

Westward Ho

DN345LE

Chepstow Grove

DN345BW

Gloucester Avenue

DN345NE

Brocklesby Road

DN331JS

Winchester Avenue

DN345DS

Laceby Road

DN331HG

Langton Close

Data Sources

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