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Grimsby vs Holton le Clay

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Holton 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.

Of 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.

MetricGrimsbyHolton le Clay
Total Schools282
Primary242
Secondary40
% Top two bands90%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.

IndicatorGrimsbyHolton le Clay
Population85,9153,823
Median Age44.547.7
Median Household Income£30,030£27,746
Employment Rate54%49.9%
Owner Occupied63.9%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified21.6%21.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Grimsby and Holton Le Clay?
Grimsby and Holton Le Clay are approximately 4.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grimsby or Holton Le Clay?
Grimsby is cheaper, with an average house price of £153,787.
Is Grimsby or Holton Le Clay safer?
Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 69.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Grimsby or Holton Le Clay?
Holton Le Clay has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Grimsby or Holton Le Clay?
Grimsby has faster average broadband at 377.8 Mbps.

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