Bethlehem Street is in Grimsby and in North East Lincolnshire district. DN31 1JJ is located in the West Marsh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Grimsby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bethlehem Street, Grimsby, DN31 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN31 1JE, DN31 1LB, DN31 1DT, DN31 1LQ, DN31 1JN, DN31 1DP, DN31 1NA, DN31 1LW, DN31 1DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN31 1JJ is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 46.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN31 1JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 57.4% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 18.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 19% | 18.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 31.2% | -11.9% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 44.3% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 10.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 25.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 19.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 90.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 90.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bethlehem Street was 3653.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 758.9% higher than the West Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bethlehem Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in West Marsh and the 2nd highest crime rate of 515 local areas in North East Lincolnshire . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1530.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunsthorpe Nursery and Early Excellence Centre Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 3out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Parade Primary School South Parade , DN31 1TU | - not rated | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston South Parade Academy South Parade , DN31 1TU | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Parade Infant School Fildes Street , DN31 1TU | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Parade Junior School South Parade , DN31 1TX | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy Edward Street , DN32 9HL | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Maritime Academy Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Technology School Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wintringham School Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Western Technology School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TD | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' School 22 Bargate , DN34 4SY | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Personal Development Centres Ltd Units 5-6 , Rendel Street DN31 1SF | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's Preparatory School 63 Bargate , DN34 5AA | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning4Life-GY 155-159 Freeman Street , Grimsby DN32 7AP | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) Holme Hill Education Centre , Wellington Street DN32 7DZ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curious Cat | 39, Bethlehem Street | 11 yd | |
| Nasturtium ltd | Abbeygate | 30 yd | |
| Pal Bar & Kitchen | 18-20A ABBEYGATE | 58 yd | |
| Tredici | Abbeygate | 72 yd | |
| Boston Brothers | 26 VICTORIA STREET | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby's | Abbeygate | 30 yd | |
| Yarborough Hotel | Bethlehem Street | 35 yd | |
| The Matrix Rock Club | 29A Bethlehem Street | 48 yd | |
| Tivoli Tavern | Tivolii Tavern, Old Market Place | 86 yd | |
| Eden | Old Market Place | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Oriental Cuisine | Old Market Place | 86 yd | |
| Subway | 20 Victoria Street | 110 yd | |
| Flames | 10 Brighowgate | 206 yd | |
| AFC Express | Brighowgate | 257 yd | |
| Bad Boy Bagel Suppliers Ltd T/A The Bad boy Bagel Co | 1A, New Cartergate | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Victoria Street | 216 yd | |
| Asda | Corporation Road | 795 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Corporation Road | 795 yd | |
| Asda | Site No 4321 Asda Adshel, Holles Street | 845 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Market Street | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Grimsby) UNIT 2-3 UNIT 2-3 RIVERHEAD | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Ormiston South Parade Primary Academy SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Reshapers Health And Fitness BOWLING GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy EDWARD STREET | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Millfields Fitness BARGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 969 yd |
| West Marsh Community Centre BEESON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.