Gilbey Road is in Grimsby and in Great Grimsby district. DN31 2RL 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 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, DN31 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN31 2RA, DN31 2RN, DN31 2SB, DN31 2RB, DN31 2QR, DN31 2QZ, DN31 2RE, DN31 2RF, DN31 2RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN31 2RL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 44.9% | 47.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 52.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 50.8% | 46.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 38.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 31.4% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2RL this area, 36.2% 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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 36.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 12.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 90.7% | 75.9% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 20.3% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.7% | 76.7% | -33.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 37.6% | 13.5% | 24.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilbey Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the West Marsh average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-11-21 | £68,976 |
| 51 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2025-08-30 | £62,004 |
| 17 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-07-30 | £82,547 |
| 55 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2024-04-26 | £77,654 |
| 69 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2024-02-27 | £51,308 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunsthorpe Nursery and Early Excellence Centre Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 3out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlecoates Primary School Harlow Street , DN31 2QX | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlecoates Primary Academy Harlow Street , DN31 2QX | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Infants' School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Junior School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Primary Academy Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | 3out of 4 | 610 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 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Technology School Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Western Technology School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TD | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 2,421 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 | 2,203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Personal Development Centres Ltd Units 5-6 , Rendel Street DN31 1SF | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St James' School 22 Bargate , DN34 4SY | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Independent Special School Unit 1, Sargon Way , Great Grimsby Business Park DN37 9PH | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning4Life-GY 155-159 Freeman Street , Grimsby DN32 7AP | - not rated | 1,927 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 | 2,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Birchin Way | 385 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Birchin Way | 385 yd | |
| Snax Corner (ex Gut Busters) | Belly Buster, Heritage House, Armstrong Street | 516 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | The Pavilion | 722 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | The Drawing Court | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Standard Club & Institute | New Standard Club & Institute, Freshney Drive | 720 yd | |
| Grimsby Auditorium | Cromwell Road | 873 yd | |
| Cromwell Social Club | Cromwell Road | 934 yd | |
| Haven Brewers Fayre | Brewers Fayre, Appian Way | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Fung House | Gilbey Road | 28 yd | |
| Subway | Unit B | 181 yd | |
| The Sandwich Corner | Elsenham Road | 186 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Drive Thru | 345 yd | |
| Beijing House | Lord Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Extra, Yarborough Road | 918 yd | |
| Lidl | 123 Cromwell Road | 934 yd | |
| Asda | Corporation Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Corporation Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit D, Alexandra Retail Park, Corporation Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littlecoates Primary School HARLOW STREET | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| West Marsh Community Centre BEESON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Macaulay Primary Academy MACAULAY STREET | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Ormiston South Parade Primary Academy SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| 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 | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.