St Francis Avenue is in Grimsby and in Great Grimsby district. DN31 2BP is located in the Yarborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Grimsby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Francis Avenue, Grimsby, DN31 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN31 2BS, DN31 2BT, DN31 2BW, DN31 2BH, DN31 2FA, DN31 2FB, DN31 2BU, DN31 2FE, DN31 2FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN31 2BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 53.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 2BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 45.4% | 53.1% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 26% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 52.3% | 46.6% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 26.5% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 13.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 19.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 18.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.3% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.3% | 93.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.9% | 37.2% | 24.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Francis Avenue was 349.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.9% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Francis Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Park and the 45th highest crime rate of 515 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St Francis Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-10-08 | £109,547 |
| 3 St Francis Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2025-04-30 | £79,653 |
| 15 St Francis Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-12-16 | £108,798 |
| 1 St Francis Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2022-08-19 | £113,718 |
| 5 St Francis Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-05-06 | £99,375 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunsthorpe Nursery and Early Excellence Centre Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay Infants' School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Junior School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Primary Academy Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshney Park Infant School Central Parade , DN34 4HE | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Technology School Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Western Technology School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Maths & Computing College Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Centre Western School Site , Cambridge Road DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Personal Development Centres Ltd Units 5-6 , Rendel Street DN31 1SF | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Han | 158, Cromwell Road | 447 yd | |
| The Health Hut | Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Central Parade | 560 yd | |
| Grab 'n' Go | 168 Yarborough Road | 777 yd | |
| The Cricketers | The Cricketers, Littlefield Lane | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Auditorium | Cromwell Road | 102 yd | |
| Cromwell Social Club | Cromwell Road | 646 yd | |
| The Trawl | The Trawl Inn, Yarborough Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Caesar Pizza | Yarborough Road | 353 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | Cromwell Road | 412 yd | |
| Luciano's Pizzeria | Cromwell Road | 412 yd | |
| Milano's Pizza | 1, Lynton Parade | 478 yd | |
| Little Panda Takeaway | 2, Lynton Parade | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Extra, Yarborough Road | 324 yd | |
| Lidl | 123 Cromwell Road | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macaulay Primary Academy MACAULAY STREET | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Grimsby Ice Rink ICE RINK ICE RINK CROMWELL ROAD | ice rinks | 498 yd |
| Grimsby Leisure Centre CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Grimsby Family Golf Centre (Closed) Cromwell Road | golf | 641 yd |
| Littlecoates Primary School HARLOW STREET | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| West Marsh Community Centre BEESON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Play Sport (Closed) Estate Road Estate Road South Humberside Industrial Estate | artificial grass pitch | 1,048 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.