Petchell Way is in Grimsby and in North East Lincolnshire district. DN32 7BL is located in the East 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 Petchell Way, Grimsby, DN32 7BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN32 7AT, DN32 7BH, DN32 7BN, DN32 7AS, DN32 7SQ, DN32 7AP, DN32 7SG, DN32 7AJ, DN32 9DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN32 7BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 46.4% | 49.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 41.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 31.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 15.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (63.5%) 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% | 31.9% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -16.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 23% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 DN32 7BL this area, 48.3% 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 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 61.5% | 48.3% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 30.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.1% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.5% | 91.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 96.4% | 87.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 88.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 39.8% | 13.5% | 26.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petchell Way was 634.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the East Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petchell Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in East Marsh and the 15th highest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 318.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Petchell Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2025-09-26 | £81,000 |
| 39 Petchell Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2022-12-08 | £100,453 |
| 26 Petchell Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2021-03-17 | £83,288 |
| 33 Petchell Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2018-06-01 | £85,177 |
| 8 Petchell Way, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2016-10-28 | £93,011 |
DN32 7BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 4out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 4out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Wellington Street , DN32 7JX | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Strand Primary Academy Strand Street , DN32 7BE | 2out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weelsby Academy Weelsby Street , DN32 7PF | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy Edward Street , DN32 9HL | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston South Parade Academy South Parade , DN31 1TU | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Academy Holyoake Road , DN32 8JH | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Maritime Academy Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | 2out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Academy Chatsworth Place , DN35 9NF | 3out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleethorpes Academy Grainsby Avenue , DN35 9NX | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning4Life-GY 155-159 Freeman Street , Grimsby DN32 7AP | - not rated | 248 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 | 448 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Park Academy Harold Street , DN32 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' School 22 Bargate , DN34 4SY | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Preparatory School 63 Bargate , DN34 5AA | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Meals (Foresight) | Foresight, 60 Newmarket Street | 125 yd | |
| Linzi & Mick's Place Cafe | 230-232 Freeman Street | 207 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Market Street | 211 yd | |
| Asda Customer Restaurant | Site No 4321 Asda Adshel, Holles Street | 240 yd | |
| The Vine Cafe | Freeman Street Market, Freeman Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winepipe | Freeman Street | 78 yd | |
| The Angel | The Angel, Freeman Street | 109 yd | |
| Freemans Arms | Freeman Street | 158 yd | |
| Wellington Bar | Wellington Bar, Freeman Street | 207 yd | |
| Corporation Arms | Corporation Arms, Freeman Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pudding Co | 50 Newmarket Street | 66 yd | |
| La Forno Pizzeria | Freeman Street | 78 yd | |
| Char-Grill | 148 Freeman Street | 107 yd | |
| Kebab Delight | Freeman Street | 207 yd | |
| Project Pie | Freeman Street Market, Nelson Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Freeman Street | 94 yd | |
| Al Madina halal shop | 212-214, Freeman Street | 159 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco, Market Street | 212 yd | |
| Asda | Site No 4321 Asda Adshel, Holles Street | 240 yd | |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centres | Farm Foods Ltd, Garibaldi Street | 254 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warehouse (Grimsby) 155-159 155-159 FREEMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Reshapers Health And Fitness BOWLING GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Freeman Street Resource Centre Kent Street | artificial grass pitch | 646 yd |
| Pure Gym (Grimsby) UNIT 2-3 UNIT 2-3 RIVERHEAD | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Weelsby Academy WEELSBY STREET | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Edward Heneage Primary Academy EDWARD STREET | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Oasis Health Club (Grimsby) ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Ormiston South Parade Primary Academy SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 968 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 | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.