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About

West Marsh is an urban ward situated directly across the River Freshney from Grimsby town centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and low-rise flats. Its layout follows a grid pattern of streets, with industrial premises located along its eastern and southern edges near the docks. The ward contains several small local shops and takeaways catering to residents, alongside community facilities like the Nunsthorpe and Grange Children’s Centre.

The geography is flat, with the Freshney forming its western boundary and the Alexandra Dock to the south. A notable local feature is the Weelsby Woods park, which lies just outside the northern boundary, providing green space. The area is served by multiple primary schools and has direct pedestrian links into Grimsby via the Corporation Road bridge. Housing is predominantly from the Victorian and early 20th century periods, reflecting the area's historical development alongside the fishing and port industries.

Area overview

On average West Marsh has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 315 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Marsh is £33,998 per year. There are 3 schools in West Marsh: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Marsh is home to around 7,543 people, with a population density of about 2,020.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
315
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Marsh Population
7,543
Population density
2,020.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
138.41(+218%)
Shoplifting
82.73(+859%)
Public order
42.03(+369%)
Criminal damage and arson
38.18(+350%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.62(+122%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,315
83.73%
Other White
711
9.43%
Other Asian
104
1.38%
African
56
0.74%
Other
51
0.68%
Total population: 7,542

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,856
31.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,010
16.89%
Level 4 qualifications or above
941
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
840
14.05%
Level 3 (A level)
830
13.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,980

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,577
43.18%
Owns outright
762
20.87%
Owns with a mortgage
673
18.43%
Other social rented
400
10.95%
Social rents from council
130
3.56%
Total households: 3,652

Property prices in West Marsh

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in West Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £199,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Marsh in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£192,000
Flats7£45,000
Semi-Detached11£135,845
Terraced59£75,000

10 years median price trend in West Marsh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Marsh.

All postcodes in West Marsh

DN312JW

Lister Street

DN319SF

Town Hall Square

DN312RX

Newhaven Terrace

DN311HX

East Street

DN311QQ

Brewery Street

DN311SQ

Charlton Street

DN312EA

Haycroft Avenue

DN312NE

Lord Street

DN319GN

West Marsh

DN311FQ

Armstrong Street

DN311NB

Abbey Walk

DN312HR

Haycroft Street

DN312QR

Elsenham Road

DN312RQ

Harlow Street

DN312UA

Haven Gardens

DN312US

Fotherby Street

DN319SA

Town Hall Square

DN311TG

Ayscough Street

DN312FG

Cromwell Close

DN312FJ

Allotment Way

DN312HY

Haycroft Street

DN312NH

Lord Street

DN312PP

Salamander Close

DN312QJ

Beeson Grove

DN312QU

Clayden Street

DN311NX

Victoria Street

DN311RN

Alexandra Road

DN311SJ

Adam Smith Street

DN312LZ

Earl Street

DN312NJ

Lord Street

DN312RE

Dunmow Street

DN311AB

Brewery Street

DN311DG

Victoria Street

DN311HB

George Street

DN311JZ

Bethlehem Street

DN311LQ

South St Marys Gate

DN311XP

Ravenspurn Way

DN312HS

Arthur Street

DN311XG

Frederick Street

DN311DD

Victoria Street South

DN311FB

Dial Square

DN312DY

Haycroft Avenue

DN312LJ

Chantry Lane

DN312QD

Armstrong Street

DN312QZ

Stortford Street

DN319JH

Fotherby Street

DN311TR

York Street

DN311UG

Corporation Road

DN311XW

Wharfedale Way

DN312FN

Freshney Way

DN312RZ

Bridge Gardens

DN313LW

Flour Square

DN311RJ

Tennyson Street

DN311XQ

Frederick Street

DN312LU

Lord Street

DN312QQ

Armstrong Street

DN312RG

Clavering Street

DN313LB

Cleethorpe Road

DN319SB

Town Hall Square

DN311EB

Bargate

DN311RG

Frederick Street

DN311TB

West Marsh

DN311UH

Corporation Road

DN312JX

Haycroft Avenue

DN312LY

Anderson Street

DN312RL

Gilbey Road

DN313AG

Prince Albert Gardens

DN311AA

Victoria Street South

DN311JB

Town Hall Square

DN311RD

Alexandra Road

DN312HE

West Marsh

DN311TQ

Alexandra Wharf

DN312JF

Lawrence Street

DN312PG

Humber Terrace

DN312RB

Dunmow Street

DN311AF

East Street

DN311JN

Bethlehem Street

DN312EH

Macaulay Way

DN312ET

Macaulay Street

DN312PL

Earl Street

DN311EY

Osborne Street

DN312DU

Macaulay Street

DN313TJ

Fotherby Street

DN312DT

Hume Street

DN311RQ

Davisons Avenue

DN319ZZ

West Marsh

DN311JY

Bethlehem Street

DN313JH

King Edward Street

DN319HG

Fotherby Street

DN319SQ

Town Hall Square

DN311NA

Garden Street

DN311XB

Annesley Street

DN312JJ

Boulevard Avenue

DN313LS

Flour Square

DN312DS

Macaulay Street

DN312EP

Macaulay Street

DN313TD

Moody Lane

DN312HU

Haycroft Street

DN312LF

West Parade

DN311DL

Victoria Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.