Nunsthorpe resident Jonathan Stead said: “It’s got a bad reputation, but it’s not a particularly bad area. It’s just seen better days.
“There’s a lack of opportunities for people, which leads to a lot of intergenerational aspirations.
“I don’t think it’s worse than any other part of Grimsby. It reflects the problems that go on everywhere.
“People get very attached to the Nunsthorpe – they don’t tend to move out.”
The area is sadly in the 10% most deprived areas of the country, according to government data which takes into account factors like income, health, crime and housing.
Police have attempted to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in the area over recent years, with signs still up warning that illegally-used motor vehicles will be seized without warning.
A Sutcliffe Avenue resident said: “There are a minority that cause problems for everyone else, with kids shouting, spitting and swearing.
“It used to be more of a problem though, you don’t see it a great deal lately.”
A local woman added: “I really like it, I’ve lived here my whole life and don’t want to move.”
A map of deprivation in Grimsby (red indicates higher levels, blue lower). | Photo: Consumer Data Research Centre
Just a mile down the road lies Scartho Top, a much newer estate of modern suburban homes which government data says is one of the best places to live.
However, the wide, sweeping roads which are so attractive to house-buyers have become a rat run, and the single access point onto Scartho Road is often congested.
Wren Crescent, Scartho Top, Grimsby.
Mr and Mrs Henrick of Heimdal Road have seen lots of changes on the new estate.
“We have been here since 1997. We wanted a newer building, and the whole area was new then,” Mrs Henrick said.
“It’s changed so much – when we first moved in, the other side of the road was all fields. Now it’s been filled with houses.
“It’s so built up now you have a job getting out of the junction onto Scartho Road. We’ve been told there’s a new road going to be built, but we don’t know when.
“They’ve talked about building a new school as well, and they’re finally getting a move on with the supermarket down the road.”
There’s plenty of peace and quiet for those looking for a more tranquil setting.
“It’s a lovely neighbourhood, and doesn’t really come alive until 5pm,” she added.
“There’s only occasional trouble with lads – certainly nothing serious.”
Traffic problems were also a concern to another resident.
“We really need traffic calming measures on Matthew Telford Park – this must be the only area in North East Lincolnshire without them,” he said.
“There have been four accidents on that road recently.
“Hopefully the new supermarket will slow them down.”
Another man said: “It’s quite an unfriendly estate. It may be high status, but people don’t know each other.
“It’s not a great community.”
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A family-run jewellers with more than 50 years’ experience is relocating from Newark to open in Lincoln’s Cornhill Quarter next week.
Smiths The Jewellers was based on Balderton Gate in Newark for 18 years, but it will now move into the unit previously occupied by Oxfam at 26-27 Sincil Street.
The new shop will open at 10am on Saturday, June 4 and the business has collaborated with Chambers Florists, also of the Cornhill Quarter, to do a jubilee themed window display.
Smiths The Jewellers is a traditional family-run business selling a wide range of jewellery, both new and pre-owned, as well as buying unwanted and broken jewellery. The shop will also offer services such as repairs, alterations and valuations.
The four employees will move over to the new shop and two new jobs have also been created.
Business owner Sonya Smith is the third generation of a family of jewellers and she told The Lincolnite: “We had some amazing customers in Newark, and also who travelled from Lincoln. We are excited to be opening in Lincoln.
“The Cornhill Quarter is vibrant and such a nice place to be and will allow us to expand. We are a great family business with a lot of loyal followers.”
The trial of a Skegness woman who denies causing the death of Nottingham Trent University student Hope Starsmore by dangerous driving has been put back until next year.
Rebecca Porter, 33, of Cottesmore Close, Skegness, was due to go on trial at Lincoln Crown Court on June 27. Her trial was expected to last four days.
However a pre-trial hearing at Lincoln Crown Court was today (Friday) told more time is needed to gather evidence from expert witnesses.
Judge Catarina Sjolin Knight told Ms Porter her trial would now be listed at Lincoln Crown Court on April 17 next year.
Granting Ms Porter unconditional bail Judge Sjolin Knight explained to her: “Unfortunately there is very little realistic prospect of this trial being ready for June 27.
“I know that is difficult for you. I am sure it is also difficult for the family of the lady who was killed.”
At a previous hearing in October last year Porter pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Ms Starsmore on October 7, 2020 by dangerous driving on the A158 at Burgh le Marsh, near Skegness.
Ms Starsmore was rushed to hospital after a collision in Skegness Road, Burgh le Marsh, at around 8.15am on Wednesday, October 7.
Despite multiple operations, doctors were unable to save her and she died eight days after the crash.
Ms Starsmore had just started a course in medical science at Nottingham Trent University and wanted to become a paramedic.
Due to coronavirus, she had decided to live at home in Skegness and study. She also opted to commute to Nottingham once a week.
She was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary after the crash and placed in a medically-induced coma.
Her brother and her partner had been travelling with her on their way to Nottingham Trent University and received minor injuries.
Despite having moved to the Lincolnshire seaside, Hope had grown up in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Porter will next appear at Lincoln Crown Court on June 27 for a further pre-trial hearing.
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