Westward Ho is in Grimsby and in North East Lincolnshire district. DN34 5AL is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Grimsby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westward Ho, Grimsby, DN34 5AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN34 5AN, DN34 5AJ, DN34 5AG, DN34 5AE, DN34 5AP, DN34 5AW, DN34 4TG, DN34 4UA, DN34 5AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN34 5AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DN34 5AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.6% | 17.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.7% | 55.2% | -15.5% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 | 42.6% | 39.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 38.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 24.4% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 29.7% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 92.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 94.1% | 90.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westward Ho was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westward Ho has the 16th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Park and the 145th highest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Westward Ho, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-09-06 | £286,657 |
| 47 Westward Ho, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-01-12 | £162,672 |
| 67 Westward Ho, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2019-02-18 | £156,953 |
| 61 Westward Ho, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-06-06 | £185,594 |
| 53 Westward Ho, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2017-07-25 | £253,756 |
DN34 5AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN34 5AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 4out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AW | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TA | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy Lansdowne Avenue , DN32 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarborough Academy Yarrow Road , DN34 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Primary Academy Macaulay Street , DN31 2ES | 2out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 2out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | 2out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Academy Holyoake Road , DN32 8JH | 2out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Academy Chatsworth Place , DN35 9NF | 3out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's Preparatory School 63 Bargate , DN34 5AA | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' School 22 Bargate , DN34 4SY | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenhills Academy Second Avenue , DN33 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linkage College Weelsby Campus , Weelsby Road DN32 9RU | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallery Restaurant | Grimsby Institute, Laceby Road | 393 yd | |
| The Atrium | Grimsby Institute, Laceby Road | 393 yd | |
| The Corner Lounge | Grimsby Institute, Laceby Road | 393 yd | |
| Campus Shop | Grimsby Institute, Laceby Road | 393 yd | |
| The Refectory | Grimsby Institute, Laceby Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Tennis Club | St James Tennis Club, Hereford Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Grimsby Town Cricket Club | Grimsby Town Cricket Club, Augusta Street | 504 yd | |
| Cartergate Social Club | The Friargate House, Cartergate | 974 yd | |
| Vittles & Co | Brighowgate | 1,002 yd | |
| The County Hotel | Brighowgate | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belisima Pizza | Chelmsford Avenue | 706 yd | |
| Chelmsford Chinese Take Away | 123, Chelmsford Avenue | 722 yd | |
| Hungry Hogs Grimsby Ltd | Chelmsford Avenue | 761 yd | |
| Golden City | Littlefield Lane | 780 yd | |
| The Chippy | Littlefield Lane | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | Second Avenue | 850 yd | |
| Lincoln Co-Operative Society | Second Avenue | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Maritime Academy WESTWARD HO | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 158 yd |
| St. James' School Grimsby Limited Westward Ho | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Grimsby Institute GRIMSBY INSTITUTE GRIMSBY INSTITUTE LACEBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Millfields Fitness BARGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 473 yd |
| Grimsby Town Cricket Club AUGUSTA STREET | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Franklin College CHELMSFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Grimsby Institute Of Further & Higher Education (Nunsthorpe Campus) (Closed) Sutcliffe Avenue | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Grimsby Swimming Pool (Closed) Scartho Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Barretts Recreation Grounds BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS PAVILION B BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS PAVILION B SCARTHO ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 956 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 | 184.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.