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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 325 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
325
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
139.07(+215%)
Shoplifting
89.62(+923%)
Public order
43.88(+397%)
Criminal damage and arson
43.35(+404%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.66(+150%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £75,000 in West Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £200,000.

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
Semi-Detached6£152,123
Detached2£192,500
Flats10£38,625
Terraced66£75,500

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

DN313LS

Flour Square

DN311TL

South Parade Mews

DN312EU

Thorgam Court

DN312DX

Harrison Street

DN311QX

Old Market Place

DN319SR

Town Hall Square

DN312PQ

Haven Terrace

DN312PY

Corporation Road

DN312JF

Lawrence Street

DN311TQ

Alexandra Wharf

DN311XT

Watkin Street South

DN311LQ

South St Marys Gate

DN312HH

Dover Street

DN312JT

Boulevard Avenue

DN311HA

Osborne Street

DN311ED

Bull Ring Lane

DN312JQ

Boulevard Avenue

DN313LL

Lockhill

DN311RU

Waterside Drive

DN312JB

Henry Street

DN311LW

South St Marys Gate

DN312NX

Haven Avenue

DN311HB

George Street

DN311XB

Annesley Street

DN312QZ

Stortford Street

DN312PL

Earl Street

DN319SQ

Town Hall Square

DN312JL

Boulevard Avenue

DN312PB

Haven Avenue

DN312DT

Hume Street

DN312JE

James Street

DN311BA

Victoria Street

DN311XQ

Frederick Street

DN311DT

Old Market Place

DN312QX

Harlow Street

DN311JU

Bethlehem Street

DN312LX

Lord Street

DN312EP

Macaulay Street

DN311XH

Whernside Walk

DN312PF

Haycroft Avenue

DN312RZ

Bridge Gardens

DN311SQ

Charlton Street

DN311EE

West Marsh

DN311SE

Alexandra Road

DN312RA

Hargrave Street

DN313LA

King Edward Street

DN312PE

Richard Street

DN312PD

Haven Avenue

DN312EX

Macaulay Street

DN319ND

West Marsh

DN319LR

West Marsh

DN311UZ

Fisherman's Wharf

DN311LB

West St Marys Gate

DN319SL

Town Hall Square

DN311XY

Tennyson Mews

DN312SD

Newhaven Terrace

DN312NE

Lord Street

DN319SU

Town Hall Square

DN319SA

Town Hall Square

DN311DL

Victoria Street

DN311TE

Ravenspurn Street

DN319JQ

Fotherby Street

DN311DA

Victoria Street South

DN311QS

Maltings Way

DN311RE

Alexandra Road

DN311TU

Fildes Street

DN311BJ

Victoria Street

DN311DP

Victoria Street

DN311PH

Burwell Drive

DN319SG

Town Hall Square

DN312SA

Cleveland Gardens

DN312HT

Arthur Street

DN312HP

Saunders Street

DN312UA

Haven Gardens

DN311EP

St James Square

DN311UH

Corporation Road

DN312FF

West Marsh Close

DN312NU

Joseph Street

DN312RL

Gilbey Road

DN311UL

Fisherman's Wharf

DN311TA

West Marsh

DN312LF

West Parade

DN312HW

Haycroft Avenue

DN312EF

Haycroft Street

DN312EQ

Newby Road

DN313LQ

Riby Square

DN311RT

Cartergate

DN312HJ

Lime Street

DN311TP

Freshney Drive

DN312JD

James Street

DN311JN

Bethlehem Street

DN311TS

Jackson Street

DN311AB

Brewery Street

DN311GB

King Edward Street

DN311XF

Frederick Street

DN312JR

Boulevard Avenue

DN312JG

Lister Street

DN312JX

Haycroft Avenue

DN311TB

West Marsh

DN312UD

Estuary Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.