Africa Close, Grimsby
House prices, sold prices and local information for DN34 5QP.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Africa Close, Grimsby have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £169,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £145,779. Average sale prices rose from £117,475 in 2017 to £169,000 in 2026 (+44%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 9% below the Grimsby average of £184,730 over the same period. Recorded sale prices on Africa Close range from £105,000 to £190,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 291 streets in Grimsby with at least two sales in the last year, Africa Close ranks 139th for average price.
House prices on Africa Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DN34 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £145,779 | 14 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Africa Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Africa Close DN34 5QP | 14 Apr 2026 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Africa Close DN34 5QP | 5 Jan 2026 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Africa Close DN34 5QP | 12 Oct 2023 | £172,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Africa Close DN34 5QP | 24 May 2021 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Africa Close DN34 5QP | 17 Dec 2020 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Africa Close DN34 5QP | 27 Jun 2017 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Africa Close DN34 5QP | 30 Mar 2017 | £129,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Africa Close
Crime
146 crimes were reported within about a mile of Africa Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 59 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Africa Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Areas near to the New Cut Drain in the Wybers Wood and Willows Estate areas of Grimsby Flood warning area
- Wider area at risk of tidal flooding in the West of Grimsby Flood alert area
- Far extent of Tidal flooding on the South Humber Bank Flood alert area
- Humber tributaries Flood alert area
- Tidal flooding near the South Humber Bank from Barton Upon Humber to Humberston Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Africa Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laceby Acres Primary Academy 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Western Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Grange Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Woodlands Academy 313 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cambridge Park Academy 218 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Yarborough Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Franklin Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–99 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wybers Wood Academy 380 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Great Coates station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Grimsby Town station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Healing station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Broadway (S-bound, Broadway) 2 min walk
- Broadway (N-bound, Broadway) 2 min walk
- Bradley Inn (opp, Laceby Road) 2 min walk
- St Michaels Road (W-bound, St Michaels Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Raj Medical Centre
Laceby Road, Grimsby · 0.7 mi - Birkwood Medical Centre
Westward Ho, Grimsby · 1.1 mi - Woodfield Medical
Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrel Road, Grimsby · 1.2 mi - Littlefield Surgery
Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrel Road, Grimsby · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Grimsby Gunners Way · 0.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Bradley Cross · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Grange Grimsby · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi West Marsh Grimsby · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Lincs Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Allied Pharmacy Laceby Road · 0.7 mi
- Wybers Wood Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- 185 Littlecoates Road · 0.3 mi
- Cromwell Dental Practice Limited · 1.2 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 727 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,510 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across North East Lincolnshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Africa Close
Ethnic group
| Here | North East Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | North East Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.7% | 45.3% |
| No religion | 42.9% | 46.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North East Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.9% | 6.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North East Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 24.2% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.7% | 16.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 3% |
General health
| Here | North East Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 43.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North East Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.3% | 42.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25% | 24% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22.1% | 26.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.5% | 6.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North East Lincolnshire.
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