Thornhill Gardens is in Grimsby and in Great Grimsby district. DN34 4JL 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 Thornhill Gardens, Grimsby, DN34 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN34 4BW, DN34 4JB, DN34 4JA, DN34 4BP, DN34 4DA, DN34 4BN, DN34 4DB, DN34 4BU, DN34 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN34 4JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.5% | 52.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 38.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 35.4% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17% | 12.2% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 39.7% | 40.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 38.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 25.9% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.8% | 13.6% | -11.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 18.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 98% | 96.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 95.6% | 89.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 91.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Gardens was 194.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% higher than the Freshney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornhill Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Freshney and the 107th highest crime rate of 515 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Thornhill Gardens, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-08-06 | £118,616 |
| 15 Thornhill Gardens, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-06-25 | £53,427 |
| 16 Thornhill Gardens, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-05-30 | £124,959 |
| 12 Thornhill Gardens, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-03-03 | £95,344 |
| 2 Thornhill Gardens, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2019-08-02 | £81,028 |
DN34 4JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 46 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunsthorpe Nursery and Early Excellence Centre Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 3out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshney Park Infant School Central Parade , DN34 4HE | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarborough Junior School Central Parade , DN34 4HE | - not rated | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarborough Academy Yarrow Road , DN34 4JU | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarborough Primary School Yarrow Road , DN34 4JU | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Infants' School Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Western Technology School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Maritime Academy Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Technology School Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 1,671 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 | 1,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Maths & Computing College Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Centre Western School Site , Cambridge Road DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth School Carnforth Crescent , DN34 5JY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St James' School 22 Bargate , DN34 4SY | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Hut | Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Central Parade | 211 yd | |
| Grab 'n' Go | 168 Yarborough Road | 479 yd | |
| Cafe Han | 158, Cromwell Road | 693 yd | |
| The Cricketers | The Cricketers, Littlefield Lane | 777 yd | |
| St Michael's Luncheon Club | St Michaels Church, Great Coates Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Auditorium | Cromwell Road | 281 yd | |
| The Trawl | The Trawl Inn, Yarborough Road | 619 yd | |
| Cromwell Social Club | Cromwell Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarborough Road Fisheries | Smiths Ideal Fisheries, 164 Yarborough Road | 479 yd | |
| Hash and Harry’s go local | 6 CROSS COATES ROAD | 497 yd | |
| Yarborough Chinese Takeaway | 171 Yarborough Road | 526 yd | |
| Tasty pizza | Yarborough Road | 545 yd | |
| Little Caesar Pizza | Yarborough Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Extra, Yarborough Road | 497 yd | |
| Lidl | 123 Cromwell Road | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Ice Rink ICE RINK ICE RINK CROMWELL ROAD | ice rinks | 315 yd |
| Grimsby Leisure Centre CROMWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Grimsby Family Golf Centre (Closed) Cromwell Road | golf | 477 yd |
| Macaulay Primary Academy MACAULAY STREET | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Willows Academy WILLOWS ACADEMY WILLOWS ACADEMY QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 943 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 | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.