Grimsby vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Grimsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Grimsby has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Laceby commands an average of £188,282, compared with £153,787 in Grimsby – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Laceby (£132,333 vs £86,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grimsby prices grew faster — 24% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGrimsby has a crime rate of 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Laceby at 118.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grimsby is violent-crime, while in Laceby 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Grimsby and Laceby. Grimsby has 28 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Grimsby School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Grimsby | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 1 |
| Primary | 24 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 388.9 Mbps in Laceby and 377.8 Mbps in Grimsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 75% in Laceby.
Laceby is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (389 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Grimsby, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Laceby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,314 in Laceby. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Grimsby has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Grimsby and £29,027 in Laceby. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 47.1 in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 52% in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 67.3% in Laceby. Grimsby has a population of 85,915 and Laceby has 3,284.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 24.1% |
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