Cottagers Plot is in Laceby, Grimsby and in Great Grimsby district. DN37 7DX is located in the Wolds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cleethorpes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cottagers Plot, Laceby, Grimsby, DN37 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN37 7DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DN37 7DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 22.2% | 28.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 51.2% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 45% | 44.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 33.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.2% | 17.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 25.9% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 95.9% | 99.1% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 99.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cottagers Plot was 208.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.6% higher than the Immingham average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cottagers Plot has the 6th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Immingham and the 103rd highest crime rate of 515 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Cottagers Plot, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2025-06-20 | £136,246 |
| Chimes Cottage, 2 Cottagers Plot, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-12-20 | £139,168 |
| Elsinore Cottagers Plot, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-29 | £430,602 |
| Chimes Cottage, 2 Cottagers Plot, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-09-28 | £155,501 |
| Chapel House, 1 Cottagers Plot, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2014-05-23 | £227,259 |
DN37 7DX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN37 7DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunsthorpe Nursery and Early Excellence Centre Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 3out of 4 | 3,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laceby Acres Primary Academy Swiftsure Crescent , DN34 5QN | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laceby Acres Primary School Swiftsure Crescent , DN34 5QN | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Broadway , DN34 5RS | 2out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Pinewood Crescent , DN33 1RJ | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Park Infant and Nursery School Pinewood Crescent , Bradley Park Estate DN33 1RJ | - not rated | 1,730 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 | 1,869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Wootton Road , DN33 1HE | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Maritime Academy Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | 3out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Technology School Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young People's Centre Western School Site , Cambridge Road DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth School Carnforth Crescent , DN34 5JY | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Maths & Computing College Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice House Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potting Shed | Grimsby Garden Centre, Grimsby Road | 301 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds, Hilmore Road | 497 yd | |
| Littlecoates Community Centre | St Michaels Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bradley Inn | Bradley Inn, Laceby Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Pizza | Gunners Way | 875 yd | |
| Fai Wong | 1 Gunners Way | 881 yd | |
| Golden Fry | Laceby Road | 988 yd | |
| Paprika Tandoori | Laceby Road | 988 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 470, Laceby Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Hilmore Road | 499 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Laceby Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laceby Acres Primary Academy Swiftsure Crescent | grass pitches | 920 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
| Median download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.