Sold STC Terraced

39 HAVEN AVENUE

GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE DN31 2PD

2 beds 1 baths 915 sq ft Listed 21 Mar 2016 (-3773d)

£50,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (DN31 2PD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 39 HAVEN AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE DN31 2PD |
| Price | £50,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 85 m² |
| Last sold | £52,000 May 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/05/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,520

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0719-2807-7056-9224-7361)

## Description

::: Another Sale Agreed by The Proactive Agent! :::

A two bedroom mid terrace house situated in a popular residential area within walking distance of the town centre. Overlooking the River Freshney to the front this conveniently located property would make an excellent first purchase or buy to let investor property. The tastefully decorated accommodation briefly comprises lounge opening to dining room, spacious fitted kitchen and sun room. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with both bath and shower cubicle. Having an enclosed garden to the rear. Viewing recommended.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC GRAPH](/listings/photos/53505586/1064062) - EPC GRAPH

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 HAVEN AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PD | £52,000 | 16/05/2016 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 171 CORPORATION ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PY | £76,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 151 CORPORATION ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PY | £56,000 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 29 RICHARD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PE | £67,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 57 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT | £83,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 60 LORD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2NE | £71,000 | 11/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 64 LIME STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HJ | £68,000 | 28/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 53 HAVEN AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PB | £58,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 VERE TERRACE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PH | £120,000 | 09/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 HAVEN TERRACE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PQ | £80,000 | 30/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 70 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT | £64,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HS | £56,750 | 06/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 YORK STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 1TR | £76,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 RICHARD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PE | £62,000 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 81 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT | £70,500 | 31/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HS | £52,000 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 159 CORPORATION ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PY | £39,999 | 31/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 64 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT | £60,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 50 HAVEN AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PB | £60,000 | 24/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 180 LORD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2NJ | £60,000 | 18/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 136 LORD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2NQ | £75,000 | 18/04/2023 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £67,762 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £72,557 (48 Terraced, DN31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -31.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £556/mo
- **Realistic:** £618/mo
- **Optimistic:** £680/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Princes Avenue, DN31 | £500/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £500/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £62,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £50,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £228/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 18.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £588/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.8%
- **10y growth:** 25.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North East Lincolnshire; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 44.6%

## 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

Floor area

85 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£52,000 May 2016

Price per m²

£588/m²

Local average

£72,557 (-31.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,764 of 33,755)

Street crime

611 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Mid terrace house overlooking River Freshney
Lounge, dining room, kitchen & sun room
Two bedrooms & bathroom
Popular residential area
Majority uPVC double glazing & gas central heating
EPC RATING : D

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

::: Another Sale Agreed by The Proactive Agent! :::
A two bedroom mid terrace house situated in a popular residential area within walking distance of the town centre. Overlooking the River Freshney to the front this conveniently located property would make an excellent first purchase or buy to let investor property. The tastefully decorated accommodation briefly comprises lounge opening to dining room, spacious fitted kitchen and sun room. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with both bath and shower cubicle. Having an enclosed garden to the rear. Viewing recommended.

Listed by

Grimsby

DDM Residential

Reference: 53505586

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 22/05/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/05/2014

Expiry date: 22/05/2024 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,520

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
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 (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC GRAPH

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/05/2016 (10 years ago)	£52,000	—

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
171 CORPORATION ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PY	£76,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
151 CORPORATION ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PY	£56,000	17/12/2025	Terraced
29 RICHARD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PE	£67,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
57 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT	£83,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
60 LORD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2NE	£71,000	11/09/2025	Terraced
64 LIME STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HJ	£68,000	28/02/2025	Terraced
53 HAVEN AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PB	£58,000	01/12/2023	Terraced
3 VERE TERRACE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PH	£120,000	09/11/2023	Terraced
1 HAVEN TERRACE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PQ	£80,000	30/10/2023	Terraced
70 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT	£64,000	29/09/2023	Terraced
4 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HS	£56,750	06/09/2023	Terraced
30 YORK STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 1TR	£76,000	01/09/2023	Terraced
14 RICHARD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PE	£62,000	31/08/2023	Terraced
81 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT	£70,500	31/07/2023	Terraced
18 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HS	£52,000	14/07/2023	Terraced
159 CORPORATION ROAD, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PY	£39,999	31/05/2023	Terraced
64 ARTHUR STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2HT	£60,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
50 HAVEN AVENUE, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2PB	£60,000	24/04/2023	Terraced
180 LORD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2NJ	£60,000	18/04/2023	Terraced
136 LORD STREET, GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE, DN31 2NQ	£75,000	18/04/2023	Terraced

Area average: £67,762 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.8%

10y growth 25.1%

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

1y (index) 1.7%

5y (index) 19.1%

10y (index) 44.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £556/mo

Realistic £618/mo

Optimistic £680/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Grimsby: £479/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View DN31 2PD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Freshney Car Centre	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Haycroft Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Ghuman Laundrette Grimsby	0.1 miles
Train station	Grimsby Town	0.5 miles
Train station	Grimsby Docks	0.8 miles
University	University Centre Grimsby	1.1 miles
University	University Centre (University of Hull)	1.1 miles
Hospital	Harrison House	1.5 miles
Hospital	Diana Princess of Wales Hospital	1.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	196
Shoplifting	114
Public order	69
Criminal damage and arson	54
Anti-social behaviour	53
Burglary	29
Other theft	26
Drugs	22
Vehicle crime	15
Other crime	11
Robbery	10
Possession of weapons	5
Bicycle theft	4
Theft from the person	3
Total incidents	611

Within 1 mile during May 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
Ormiston South Parade Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2016
Macaulay Primary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Littlecoates Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2013
St James' School	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
Learning4Life-GY	Other	0.8 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2021

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Princes Avenue, DN31	£500/mo	2	0.37 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1%

Max investor price (0.8%) £62,500

Target investor price (1%) £50,000

Gross yield 12%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8.3×

Monthly cashflow £228/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 18.9%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).