St Nicholas Drive is in Grimsby and in North East Lincolnshire district. DN37 9RL is located in the Freshney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Grimsby. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, DN37 9RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN37 9RX, DN37 9RR, DN37 9SF, DN37 9RB, DN37 9RA, DN37 9SA, DN37 9RD, DN37 9RT, DN37 9SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN37 9RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.3% | 33.6% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 48.7% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 58.4% | 56.1% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 15% | 15.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 10.1% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 18.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 27.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 99% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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% | 93.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Nicholas Drive was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Freshney average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
St Nicholas Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Freshney and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 200.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-02-25 | £82,643 |
| 306 St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-07-09 | £199,137 |
| 292 St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2013-04-30 | £194,825 |
| 288 St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-04-03 | £181,138 |
| 310 St Nicholas Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2003-11-14 | £216,161 |
DN37 9RL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scartho Nursery School Pinfold Lane , Scartho DN33 2EW | 4out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wybers Wood Academy Timberley Drive , DN37 9QZ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Primary School Cromwell Road , DN37 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Academy Queensway , DN37 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laceby Acres Primary Academy Swiftsure Crescent , DN34 5QN | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Broadway , DN34 5RS | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | 2out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Healing Science Academy Low Road , Healing DN41 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Maritime Academy Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | 2out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham Weelsby Avenue , DN32 0AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 3,634 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Independent Special School Unit 1, Sargon Way , Great Grimsby Business Park DN37 9PH | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' School 22 Bargate , DN34 4SY | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Best Futures The Stables , Church Lane DN37 7AW | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenhills Academy Second Avenue , DN33 1NU | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulp | Wingate Parade | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Inn | The Jubilee Inn, St Nicholas Drive | 153 yd | |
| The Valiant | The Valiant, Wingate Road | 1,008 yd | |
| Willows Social Club | Crosland Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wybers Chinese | St Nicholas Drive | 34 yd | |
| Wybers Chippy | St Nicholas Drive | 34 yd | |
| Leonardo's | 322 St Nicholas Drive | 153 yd | |
| Willows Chinese Take Away | Wingate Parade | 1,042 yd | |
| Willows Chippy | Wingate Parade | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative | St Nicholas Drive | 34 yd | |
| Lincoln Co-Operative Society | Lincoln Co-Operative, Wingate Parade | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wybers Wood Academy TIMBERLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| John Whitgift Academy CROSLAND ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,000 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.