Cleethorpes vs Grimsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Grimsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Cleethorpes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Grimsby
£153,787
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Grimsby
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Grimsby
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Grimsby
377.8
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Grimsby
70.8
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Grimsby
£30,030
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Cleethorpes commands an average of £160,624, compared with £153,787 in Grimsby – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Grimsby it is a flat at £76,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Cleethorpes (£106,683 vs £76,548).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grimsby prices grew faster — 24% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCleethorpes has a crime rate of 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Grimsby at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Grimsby it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Cleethorpes, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Grimsby. There are 13 schools in Cleethorpes and 28 in Grimsby.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grimsby School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Grimsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 28 |
| Primary | 11 | 24 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.0 Mbps in Cleethorpes and 377.8 Mbps in Grimsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 84.8% in Grimsby. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 72.3% in Grimsby.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (459 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cleethorpes, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Grimsby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,149 in Grimsby. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Grimsby.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Cleethorpes and £30,030 in Grimsby. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 44.5 in Grimsby. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 54% in Grimsby. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Cleethorpes versus 63.9% in Grimsby. Cleethorpes has a population of 29,660 and Grimsby has 85,915.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Grimsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 85,915 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £30,030 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 21.6% |
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