Sold STC Semi-detached

29 THE CRESTA

GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE DN34 5AP

3 beds 1 baths 1,109 sq ft Listed 25 May 2024 (-749d)

£175,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (DN34 5AP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29 THE CRESTA, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE DN34 5AP |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 103 m² |
| Last sold | £175,000 Dec 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 29/05/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,255/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,540

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£40)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5234-9525-6300-0260-8276)

## Description

Roost Estate Agents are pleased to bring this generously sized and extended three bedroom traditional semi detached home to the market.

Offered with no onward chain and found in this popular Grimsby location - the property is ideally placed for a wide range of amenities, regular bus services and in catchment of well regarded schools, making this the perfect purchase for a multitude of buyers.

Internal viewing comes highly recommended to fully appreciate all that is on offer with this generously sized family home.

Briefly comprising of an entrance porch, spacious hallway, generously sized bay fronted living room, separate dining room and a fitted kitchen which also has a separate dining area leading off this. There is also a convenient pantry found off the kitchen.

To the first floor there are three well sized bedrooms (all of which have fitted wardrobe units) and a three piece family bathroom suite.

Externally, there is a lengthy driveway, detached garage and spacious south facing rear garden which also has the benefit of an additional garden area to the rear (previously utilised as an allotment).

There is also a convenient outside WC.

The rear garden itself has laid to lawn and patio areas - all of which help to provide the perfect garden for relaxing, entertaining and soaking up the summer sun.

With gas central heating and double glazing.

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 THE CRESTA, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AP | £175,000 | 13/12/2024 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 BARGATE AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN32 0EB | £330,000 | 26/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BW | £150,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 23 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AF | £168,000 | 12/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 THE CRESTA, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AP | £180,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached |
| 43 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS | £185,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 88 BARGATE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AB | £210,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS | £250,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 LACEBY ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BH | £160,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 63 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS | £245,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BW | £171,500 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 67 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS | £230,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AL | £285,000 | 06/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS | £230,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 59A BARGATE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AA | £239,000 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AF | £215,000 | 25/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AF | £240,000 | 05/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 WELHOLME AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN32 0PN | £230,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 64 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AG | £188,000 | 18/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AL | £147,000 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BW | £175,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BP | £125,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 9 THE CRESTA, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AP | £170,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £175,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £208,675 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £149,261 (29 Semi-detached, DN34, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +17.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North East Lincolnshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £555/mo
- **Realistic:** £617/mo
- **Optimistic:** £679/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Grimsby (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £520/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £77,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £61,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,699/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 21%
- **10y growth:** 21.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North East Lincolnshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

103 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£175,000 Dec 2024

Price per m²

£1,699/m²

Local average

£149,261 (+17.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,558 of 33,755)

Street crime

519 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Generously sized three bedroom semi detached home
No onward chain - viewing highly recommended
Bay fronted living room & separate dining room
Fitted kitchen with dining area extension & pantry
Three spacious bedrooms & three piece family bathroom suite
Lengthy drive, detached garage, outside WC & large rear garden
Gas central heating & double glazing

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Roost Estate Agents are pleased to bring this generously sized and extended three bedroom traditional semi detached home to the market.

Offered with no onward chain and found in this popular Grimsby location - the property is ideally placed for a wide range of amenities, regular bus services and in catchment of well regarded schools, making this the perfect purchase for a multitude of buyers.

Internal viewing comes highly recommended to fully appreciate all that is on offer with this generously sized family home.

Briefly comprising of an entrance porch, spacious hallway, generously sized bay fronted living room, separate dining room and a fitted kitchen which also has a separate dining area leading off this. There is also a convenient pantry found off the kitchen.

To the first floor there are three well sized bedrooms (all of which have fitted wardrobe units) and a three piece family bathroom suite.

Externally, there is a lengthy driveway, detached garage and spacious south facing rear garden which also has the benefit of an additional garden area to the rear (previously utilised as an allotment).

There is also a convenient outside WC.

The rear garden itself has laid to lawn and patio areas - all of which help to provide the perfect garden for relaxing, entertaining and soaking up the summer sun.

With gas central heating and double glazing.

Listed by

Cleethorpes

Roost Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 148420250

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/05/2024

Expiry date: 29/05/2034

Current heating cost: £1,255/year

Potential heating cost: £941/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,540

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/12/2024 (1 year ago)	£175,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
3 BARGATE AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN32 0EB	£330,000	26/08/2025	Semi-detached
16 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BW	£150,000	18/07/2025	Semi-detached
23 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AF	£168,000	12/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 35 THE CRESTA, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AP	£180,000	27/01/2023	Detached
43 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS	£185,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
88 BARGATE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AB	£210,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
53 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS	£250,000	07/11/2022	Semi-detached
47 LACEBY ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BH	£160,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
63 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS	£245,000	25/10/2022	Semi-detached
12 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BW	£171,500	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
67 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS	£230,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
53 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AL	£285,000	06/09/2022	Semi-detached
31 ROUNDWAY, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AS	£230,000	22/07/2022	Semi-detached
59A BARGATE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AA	£239,000	04/07/2022	Semi-detached
21 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AF	£215,000	25/04/2022	Semi-detached
13 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AF	£240,000	05/04/2022	Semi-detached
60 WELHOLME AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN32 0PN	£230,000	17/03/2022	Semi-detached
64 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AG	£188,000	18/01/2022	Semi-detached
47 WESTWARD HO, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AL	£147,000	12/01/2022	Semi-detached
40 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BW	£175,000	07/01/2022	Semi-detached
23 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5BP	£125,000	30/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 9 THE CRESTA, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN34 5AP	£170,000	19/11/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £175,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £208,675 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 21%

10y growth 21.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North East Lincolnshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 16.9%

10y (index) 43.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North East Lincolnshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £555/mo

Realistic £617/mo

Optimistic £679/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North East Lincolnshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Grimsby: £520/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DN34 5AP

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Cresta	0.1 miles
University	University Centre Grimsby	0.1 miles
Shop	Premier	0.2 miles
University	University Centre (University of Hull)	0.2 miles
Shop	Booze Corner	0.4 miles
Train station	Grimsby Town	0.7 miles
Hospital	Diana Princess of Wales Hospital	0.7 miles
Hospital	Harrison House	0.9 miles
Train station	Grimsby Docks	1.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	199
Shoplifting	89
Criminal damage and arson	48
Public order	48
Anti-social behaviour	34
Other theft	25
Burglary	20
Vehicle crime	19
Other crime	11
Possession of weapons	9
Drugs	6
Robbery	6
Bicycle theft	3
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	519

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
TEC Partnership	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
St Martin's Preparatory School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Ormiston Maritime Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
St James' School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Franklin College	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £77,125

Target investor price (1%) £61,700

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).