Grimsby vs Healing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Grimsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 49% lower. Grimsby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Healing
£303,466
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Healing
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Healing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Healing
405.5
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Healing
71.1
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Healing
£29,985
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £153,787, Grimsby undercuts Healing (£303,466) by around 49% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Healing it is a terraced at £165,090.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Healing (£165,090 vs £86,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGrimsby has a crime rate of 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Healing at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grimsby is violent-crime, while in Healing 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 HumberOf the 28 schools in Grimsby, 90% are in the top two inspection bands. In Healing, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Grimsby School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grimsby | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 24 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Healing averages 405.5 Mbps – ahead of Grimsby's 377.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 81.9% in Healing. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 80% in Healing.
Healing is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (406 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Healing leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Grimsby averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,262 in Healing. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Healing.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Grimsby and £29,984.5 in Healing. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 46 in Healing. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 67.1% in Healing. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 53.6% in Healing.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 3,201 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £29,984.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 25.5% |
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