Grimsby vs Withernsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Grimsby wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Withernsea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Withernsea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Withernsea
£161,098
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Withernsea
50.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Withernsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Withernsea
442.5
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Withernsea
70.8
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Withernsea
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £153,787, Grimsby undercuts Withernsea (£161,098) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Withernsea it is a terraced at £120,511.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Withernsea (£120,511 vs £86,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Withernsea prices grew faster — 50% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Withernsea experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.9 per 1,000 versus 118.1 per 1,000 in Grimsby. The most common crime category in Grimsby is violent-crime, while in Withernsea 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 Withernsea, 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.
Withernsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grimsby | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 24 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Withernsea averages 442.5 Mbps – ahead of Grimsby's 377.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 96.4% in Withernsea. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 86.9% in Withernsea.
Withernsea is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (443 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Grimsby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Withernsea averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,269 in Withernsea. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Withernsea.
Grimsby has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Withernsea and £30,030 in Grimsby. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 48.7 in Withernsea. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 73.1% in Withernsea. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 54.2% in Withernsea.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 6,030 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 30.5% |
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