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About

Waltham ward lies within North East Lincolnshire, covering the village of Waltham and its surrounding rural land. The area is primarily residential with local shops and services centred along High Street. The ward extends into farmland and open fields towards the Humber estuary, maintaining a distinct separation from the more urban areas of Grimsby to the south.

A notable local landmark is the medieval St. Mary's Church, featuring a prominent spire visible across the flat landscape. The ward includes the Weelsby Woods area on its southern edge, providing green space with woodland walks. The overall character is one of a large village with clear boundaries to the countryside, where residential streets quickly give way to agricultural land.

Area overview

On average Waltham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waltham is £50,288 per year. There are 1 schools in Waltham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waltham is home to around 6,811 people, with a population density of about 391.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waltham Population
6,811
Population density
391 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.15(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.96(-72%)
Public order
3.82(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-68%)
Other theft
1.62(-76%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,546
96.08%
Other White
73
1.07%
Pakistani
31
0.46%
Other Asian
31
0.46%
Indian
23
0.34%
Total population: 6,813

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,734
29.56%
No qualifications
1,135
19.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,024
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
529
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 5,866

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,546
50.26%
Owns with a mortgage
971
31.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
8.71%
Other social rented
190
6.18%
Other forms of private rent
54
1.76%
Total households: 3,076

Property prices in Waltham

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 in Waltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waltham 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 Waltham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached48£212,500
Detached61£312,950
Flats1£63,000
Terraced9£144,000

10 years median price trend in Waltham

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

Data Sources

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