Grimsby vs Louth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Grimsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Louth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Louth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Louth
£250,133
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Louth
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Louth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Louth
280.4
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Louth
67.4
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Louth
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £153,787, Grimsby undercuts Louth (£250,133) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Louth it is a flat at £107,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Louth (£158,667 vs £86,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grimsby prices grew faster — 24% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberLouth has a crime rate of 69.4 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 Louth 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 Louth, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Grimsby School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Louth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grimsby | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 6 |
| Primary | 24 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Grimsby averages 377.8 Mbps – ahead of Louth's 280.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 82.6% in Louth. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 50.3% in Louth.
Grimsby is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (378 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Grimsby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Louth averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,463 in Louth. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Louth.
Grimsby has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Grimsby and £25,462 in Louth. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 50.9 in Louth. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 67.4% in Louth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 45.8% in Louth.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 17,415 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 21.5% |
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