Poplar Road is in Cleethorpes and in Cleethorpes district. DN35 8BQ is located in the Sidney Sussex electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cleethorpes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 8BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN35 8BJ, DN35 8BH, DN35 8BU, DN35 8AW, DN35 8AZ, DN35 8BG, DN35 8BN, DN35 8BE, DN35 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN35 8BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 47.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 DN35 8BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 42.3% | 44.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 26% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 18.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.1%) 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 | 37.2% | 28% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -20.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 39.1% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 19.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 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 DN35 8BQ this area, 28.8% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 28.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 20.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 94.7% | 96.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Road was 407.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.2% higher than the Croft Baker average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Croft Baker and the 35th highest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Poplar Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2025-05-02 | £95,761 |
| 2 Poplar Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-11-01 | £71,800 |
| 68 Poplar Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2024-08-09 | £162,996 |
| 44 Poplar Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2024-02-19 | £84,370 |
| 16 Poplar Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2023-10-16 | £90,174 |
DN35 8BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 5,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Primary Academy Machray Place , DN35 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Cambridge Street , DN35 8LW | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliston Primary Academy Elliston Street , DN35 7HT | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy Trinity Road , DN35 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary Avenue Infant School Queen Mary Avenue , DN35 7SY | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Academy Chatsworth Place , DN35 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleethorpes Academy Grainsby Avenue , DN35 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberston Academy Humberston Avenue , Humberston DN36 4TF | 4out of 4 | 4,082 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Park Academy Harold Street , DN32 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linkage College Weelsby Campus , Weelsby Road DN32 9RU | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) Holme Hill Education Centre , Wellington Street DN32 7DZ | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning4Life-GY 155-159 Freeman Street , Grimsby DN32 7AP | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Humberston Park School St Thomas Close , Humberston DN36 4HS | 4out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellys | Unit 15, Poplar Road Business Units | 81 yd | |
| Coastal Hut Cafe | High Street | 261 yd | |
| The Coliseum Picture Theatre (Wetherspoons) | High Street | 261 yd | |
| Beyoglu25 | 2-4 St Peter's Avenue | 275 yd | |
| The Point | St Peters Avenue | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escapologist | Grimsby Road | 208 yd | |
| Sunnyside Social Club | Sunnyside Club, Grant Street | 241 yd | |
| Swashbuckle / Barracuda | Grant Street | 241 yd | |
| The Foundry | Grant Street | 241 yd | |
| Tipsy Terrace | 30-34 High Street | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Fish Bar | 493, Grimsby Road | 175 yd | |
| Pizza Star | Cross Street | 196 yd | |
| Shanghai Express | Cross Street | 196 yd | |
| Magic Flame | Grant Street | 241 yd | |
| Pepi's | High Street | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Ltd | Heron Frozen Foods, St Peters Avenue | 432 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 25-29 St Peters Avenue | 432 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | Co-Operative Food, St Peters Avenue | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tls Community Arts College - Lower School (Closed) Clee Road | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Sussex Recreation Ground SUSSEX RECREATION GROUND SUSSEX RECREATION GROUND BRERETON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Reynolds Academy MACHRAY PLACE | grass pitches | 410 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 | 161.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.