Grimsby vs Waltham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Grimsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Grimsby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Waltham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Waltham
£256,556
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Waltham
118.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Waltham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Waltham
388.9
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Waltham
70.1
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Waltham
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £153,787, Grimsby undercuts Waltham (£256,556) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Waltham it is a flat at £63,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Waltham (£178,750 vs £86,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Waltham prices grew faster — 27% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGrimsby has a crime rate of 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Waltham at 118.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grimsby is violent-crime, while in Waltham 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 Waltham, 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.
Waltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grimsby | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 24 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Waltham averages 388.9 Mbps – ahead of Grimsby's 377.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 88.3% in Waltham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 75% in Waltham.
Waltham is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (389 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Grimsby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Waltham averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,314 in Waltham. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Waltham.
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 Waltham. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 47.1 in Waltham. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 67.3% in Waltham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 52% in Waltham.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 6,204 |
| 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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