West Parade is in Grimsby and in North East Lincolnshire district. DN31 2LF 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 West Parade, Grimsby, DN31 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN31 2DT, DN31 2AZ, DN31 2LG, DN31 2DS, DN31 2EU, DN31 2DR, DN31 2DU, DN31 2LQ, DN34 4NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN31 2LF 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 2LF, 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 West Parade 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.
West Parade 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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 West Parade, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2019-09-11 | £346,871 |
| 6 West Parade, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2017-11-10 | £108,520 |
| 7 West Parade, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2017-11-10 | £108,520 |
| Flat 3 Rear Of 8 West Parade, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2016-11-15 | £36,081 |
| 3 West Parade, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-11-11 | £114,750 |
| 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 | 1,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 3out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston South Parade Academy South Parade , DN31 1TU | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Parade Infant School Fildes Street , DN31 1TU | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Parade Junior School South Parade , DN31 1TX | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Infants' School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 645 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Technology School Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Western Technology School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wintringham School Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | - not rated | 2,235 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 | 1,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,479 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 | 540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Personal Development Centres Ltd Units 5-6 , Rendel Street DN31 1SF | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Martin's Preparatory School 63 Bargate , DN34 5AA | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning4Life-GY 155-159 Freeman Street , Grimsby DN32 7AP | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Hotel | St James Hotel, St James Square | 381 yd | |
| Grimsby Minster Cafe | Grimsby Minster, St James Square | 381 yd | |
| St James Church Shop | St James Square | 381 yd | |
| The Sidewalk Cafe | 6 Bull Ring Lane | 456 yd | |
| Rick's Snack Bar | Stall H4 Top Town Market Freshney Shopping centre, Market Hall, Friargate | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reserve Club | Queens Parade | 248 yd | |
| Cromwell Social Club | Cromwell Road | 348 yd | |
| Cartergate Social Club | The Friargate House, Cartergate | 354 yd | |
| The Parity | 21-23 Old Market Place | 499 yd | |
| Walters Bar | Walters, Old Market Place | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA fried chicken | 114, Cromwell Road | 359 yd | |
| Bad Boy Bagel Suppliers Ltd T/A The Bad boy Bagel Co | 1A, New Cartergate | 420 yd | |
| Golden City | Littlefield Lane | 459 yd | |
| The Chippy | Littlefield Lane | 459 yd | |
| Harry's Haddock | Lord Street | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 123 Cromwell Road | 410 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Extra, Yarborough Road | 718 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Victoria Street | 738 yd | |
| Asda | Corporation Road | 987 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Corporation Road | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston South Parade Primary Academy SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Macaulay Primary Academy MACAULAY STREET | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Grimsby Town Cricket Club AUGUSTA STREET | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| West Marsh Community Centre BEESON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Pure Gym (Grimsby) UNIT 2-3 UNIT 2-3 RIVERHEAD | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| St. James' School Grimsby Limited Westward Ho | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Millfields Fitness BARGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,049 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| 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 | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.