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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

DN312HQ

Ripon Street

DN311HU

Town Hall Square

DN311QG

Queen Street

DN319NF

West Marsh

DN312NF

Lord Street

DN312LU

Lord Street

DN312PG

Humber Terrace

DN319JA

Fotherby Street

DN311JE

South St Marys Gate

DN312LP

Chantry Lane

DN312LG

Littlefield Lane

DN311RQ

Davisons Avenue

DN311HQ

New Street

DN312FB

Sidings Road

DN311XL

Airedale Way

DN312RP

Gilbey Road

DN319SB

Town Hall Square

DN312JZ

Bemrose Way

DN313PG

Flour Square

DN311EB

Bargate

DN311RD

Alexandra Road

DN312NH

Lord Street

DN312RJ

Cleveland Street

DN312SU

West Coates Road

DN311LZ

Wellowgate

DN312HS

Arthur Street

DN311TY

Victoria Street South

DN312NP

Salamander Close

DN311XP

Ravenspurn Way

DN312US

Fotherby Street

DN312FG

Cromwell Close

DN311XN

Farndale Way

DN312RR

Gilbey Road

DN312QW

Pyewipe Bungalows

DN311XJ

Edmonds Way

DN312JU

Haycroft Avenue

DN319SE

Town Hall Square

DN319NE

West Marsh

DN311NA

Garden Street

DN313WT

Fotherby Street

DN311UF

Corporation Road

DN312HA

Harrison Street

DN312PA

Haven Avenue

DN311PE

Victoria Street South

DN311LH

East St Marys Gate

DN311XR

Ravenspurn Way

DN311RG

Frederick Street

DN311RF

Alexandra Road

DN311PT

Victoria Street

DN319LF

Fotherby Street

DN312FN

Freshney Way

DN312RB

Dunmow Street

DN311JP

West Marsh

DN312RE

Dunmow Street

DN312FJ

Allotment Way

DN312HU

Haycroft Street

DN319HG

Fotherby Street

DN312LJ

Chantry Lane

DN312RW

Gilbey Road

DN312JP

Boulevard Avenue

DN311GA

Victoria Street South

DN313JH

King Edward Street

DN312QH

Beeson Street

DN312SQ

Birchin Way

DN312ES

Macaulay Street

DN319ST

Town Hall Square

DN312SZ

Gate Way

DN312QT

Elsenham Road

DN311XD

Armstrong Street

DN312RY

Newhaven Terrace

DN312LY

Anderson Street

DN319SS

Town Hall Square

DN312RQ

Harlow Street

DN312EW

Lancaster Avenue

DN311JR

Bethlehem Street

DN313AT

Cressey Street

DN313JS

Lower Spring Street

DN311SG

Alexandra Road

DN312HR

Haycroft Street

DN311FQ

Armstrong Street

DN311UG

Corporation Road

DN312EZ

West Marsh

DN311FB

Dial Square

DN311XX

Oliver Court

DN312QR

Elsenham Road

DN319JP

Fotherby Street

DN313AH

Fotherby Street

DN312QE

Armstrong Street

DN311SF

Rendel Street

DN311NT

Victoria Street

DN311DD

Victoria Street

DN311RH

Alfred Street

DN312RN

Gilbey Road

DN311AA

Victoria Street South

DN311XW

Wharfedale Way

DN312EJ

Macaulay Street

DN319GG

West Marsh

DN312NG

Lord Street

DN312HE

West Marsh

DN319GN

West Marsh

Data Sources

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