What type of property is 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ?

23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ have?

The current EPC rating for 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ?

23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DN36 4HQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ heated?

The latest EPC at 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ?

23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ located?

23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ sits in Humberston, Grimsby, Grimsby. It falls within the DN36 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ?

Police records around 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 73% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ?

The closest primary school to 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ is The Humberston Church of England Primary School (656m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Humberston Academy (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ?

The closest bus stop to 23a, Forest Way, DN36 4HQ is Brooklyn Drive, 294m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23a, Forest Way, Humberston, Grimsby, DN36 4HQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

23a is a detached house in Humberston, Grimsby, Grimsby (DN36 4HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2009from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2012from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%24%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2013from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromC71toD55

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

24%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23a, Forest Way, Humberston, Grimsby, DN36 4HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN36 4HQ: £375,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in DN36 4HQ

On the street

Versus other Forest Way homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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4 bed

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Grimsby district page.

Full Grimsby report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Brooklyn Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Humberston Church of England Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around DN36 4HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN36 4HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23a, Forest Way, Humberston, Grimsby, DN36 4HQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.