Grimsby vs Holton le Clay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Grimsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holton Le Clay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Holton le Clay
£208,577
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Holton le Clay
69.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Holton le Clay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Holton le Clay
374.4
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Holton le Clay
69.1
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Holton le Clay
£27,746
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £153,787, Grimsby undercuts Holton Le Clay (£208,577) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Holton Le Clay it is a flat at £53,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Grimsby (£76,548 vs £53,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holton Le Clay prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHolton Le Clay has a crime rate of 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70% lower than Grimsby at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grimsby is violent-crime, while in Holton Le Clay 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 Holton Le Clay, 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.
Holton le Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grimsby | Holton le Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 24 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Grimsby averages 377.8 Mbps – ahead of Holton Le Clay's 374.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 91% in Holton Le Clay. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 71.4% in Holton Le Clay.
Grimsby is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (378 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Grimsby, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Holton Le Clay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,306 in Holton Le Clay. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Holton Le Clay.
Grimsby has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Grimsby and £27,746 in Holton Le Clay. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 47.7 in Holton Le Clay. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 49.9% in Holton Le Clay. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 65.7% in Holton Le Clay. Grimsby has a population of 85,915 and Holton Le Clay has 3,823.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Holton le Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 3,823 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £27,746 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 49.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 21.6% |
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