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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

DN331JX

Kirkstead Crescent

DN345NF

Brocklesby Road

DN331EU

Sutcliffe Avenue

Data Sources

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