Grimsby vs Immingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Grimsby is about 13% cheaper on average. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Immingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Immingham
£177,323
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Immingham
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Immingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Immingham
427.4
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Immingham
70.7
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Immingham
£30,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Grimsby is £153,787, which is 13% less than Immingham at £177,323. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Grimsby (£76,548 vs £54,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Immingham prices grew faster — 35% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 41.9 offences per 1,000 people, Immingham is the safer of the two – 182% lower than Grimsby's 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grimsby is violent-crime, while in Immingham 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 HumberImmingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Grimsby. Grimsby has 28 schools in total, while Immingham has 5.
Grimsby School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Immingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grimsby | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 5 |
| Primary | 24 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Immingham offers faster average downloads at 427.4 Mbps, compared to 377.8 Mbps in Grimsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 84.7% in Immingham.
Immingham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (427 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Grimsby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Immingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,208 in Immingham. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Immingham.
Grimsby has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,353.5 in Immingham and £30,030 in Grimsby. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 45 in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 54.4% in Immingham. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 65.7% in Immingham.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 9,770 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £30,353.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 22.8% |
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