Fords Avenue is in Healing, Grimsby and in North East Lincolnshire district. DN41 7RS is located in the Wolds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cleethorpes. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fords Avenue, Healing, Grimsby, DN41 7RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN41 7RR, DN41 7NQ, DN41 7NB, DN41 7NN, DN41 7NH, DN41 7NL, DN41 7NX, DN41 7SP, DN41 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN41 7RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DN41 7RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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 | 16% | 24.7% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.3% | 68.1% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.1% | 49.5% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 37.4% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.5% | 10.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 21.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.1% | 95.7% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 91.9% | 94.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 94.4% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fords Avenue was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Immingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fords Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Immingham and the 35th lowest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Fords Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2018-01-29 | £211,440 |
| 3 Fords Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-11-29 | £491,709 |
| 11 Fords Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-01-06 | £207,400 |
| 19 Fords Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,250 | 2016-08-19 | £181,960 |
| 25 Fords Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2015-07-24 | £196,228 |
DN41 7RS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN41 7RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 1,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Primary Academy Fords Avenue , Healing DN41 7RS | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stallingborough CofE Primary School Station Road , Stallingborough DN41 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybers Wood Academy Timberley Drive , DN37 9QZ | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Primary School Cromwell Road , DN37 9EN | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Academy Queensway , DN37 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Science Academy Low Road , Healing DN41 7QD | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | 2out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Maritime Academy Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | 2out of 4 | 5,104 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Independent Special School Unit 1, Sargon Way , Great Grimsby Business Park DN37 9PH | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Best Futures The Stables , Church Lane DN37 7AW | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 2out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' School 22 Bargate , DN34 4SY | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing and District Mens Social Club | Rookery Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander's Plaice | Station Road | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Primary School FORDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 49 yd |
| British Legion Sports & Social Club Oak Road | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Healing School LOW ROAD | grass pitches | 484 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 | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.