Macaulay Way is in Grimsby and in North East Lincolnshire district. DN31 2EH 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 Macaulay Way, Grimsby, DN31 2EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN31 2HU, DN31 2EB, DN31 2ET, DN31 2EQ, DN31 2HZ, DN31 2HR, DN31 2EG, DN31 2ED, DN31 2HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN31 2EH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 53% | 48.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47% | 51.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 2EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 29.9% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 11.9% | -7.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 38.9% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around DN31 2EH this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 29.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.5% | 15.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 22.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 94.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 87.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 87.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 35.5% | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.3% | 37.2% | 25.1% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macaulay Way was 159.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the West Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Macaulay Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in West Marsh and the 136th highest crime rate of 515 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Macaulay Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2022-01-18 | £41,947 |
| 10 Macaulay Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2021-03-10 | £56,357 |
| 10 Macaulay Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2020-12-09 | £48,014 |
| 9 Macaulay Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2015-01-09 | £64,058 |
| 12 Macaulay Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £12,400 | 2003-03-31 | £34,681 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 3out of 4 | 3,737 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 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Junior School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Primary Academy Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Parade Primary School South Parade , DN31 1TU | - not rated | 630 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 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Technology School Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Western Technology School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Wootton Road , DN33 1HE | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 1,723 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 | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Personal Development Centres Ltd Units 5-6 , Rendel Street DN31 1SF | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's Preparatory School 63 Bargate , DN34 5AA | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Maths & Computing College Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 348 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | The Pavilion | 520 yd | |
| St James Hotel | St James Hotel, St James Square | 664 yd | |
| Grimsby Minster Cafe | Grimsby Minster, St James Square | 664 yd | |
| St James Church Shop | St James Square | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Social Club | Cromwell Road | 295 yd | |
| New Standard Club & Institute | New Standard Club & Institute, Freshney Drive | 519 yd | |
| National Reserve Club | Queens Parade | 570 yd | |
| Cartergate Social Club | The Friargate House, Cartergate | 685 yd | |
| The Parity | 21-23 Old Market Place | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Haddock | Lord Street | 226 yd | |
| Beijing House | Lord Street | 245 yd | |
| USA fried chicken | 114, Cromwell Road | 278 yd | |
| Little Panda Takeaway | 2, Lynton Parade | 313 yd | |
| Milano's Pizza | 1, Lynton Parade | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 123 Cromwell Road | 331 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Extra, Yarborough Road | 543 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Victoria Street | 934 yd | |
| Asda | Corporation Road | 964 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Corporation Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Macaulay Primary Academy MACAULAY STREET | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| West Marsh Community Centre BEESON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Ormiston South Parade Primary Academy SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Grimsby Town Cricket Club AUGUSTA STREET | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Littlecoates Primary School HARLOW STREET | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Pure Gym (Grimsby) UNIT 2-3 UNIT 2-3 RIVERHEAD | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 113.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.