Postcode DN31 2HU is located in an urban city, within the West Marsh ward of North East Lincolnshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Grimsby West Marsh area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grimsby West Marsh is £33,998 per year. The nearest station is Grimsby Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Boulevard Park.
Grimsby West Marsh has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Grimsby West Marsh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Grimsby West Marsh is £33,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN31 2HU.
Grimsby West Marsh near DN31 2HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grimsby Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grimsby Town | N/A | Walking directions to Grimsby Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Boulevard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Boulevard Park |
| 0.2 mi | Duke of York Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Duke of York Gardens |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £75,000 (about £84 per square foot) in West Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £192,500 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £138,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 73 | £76,000 | £83 |
| Flats | 11 | £40,000 | £70 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £31,250 | £86,000 | £50,000 |
| 2017 | — | £49,000 | £84,250 | £53,500 |
| 2018 | — | £47,225 | £68,125 | £56,000 |
| 2019 | £151,495 | £50,000 | £109,998 | £55,000 |
| 2020 | £164,495 | £34,000 | £114,995 | £52,750 |
| 2021 | £163,995 | £55,375 | £132,995 | £66,000 |
| 2022 | £177,995 | £58,000 | £153,995 | £76,975 |
| 2023 | £189,995 | £48,000 | £136,248 | £70,000 |
| 2024 | £199,000 | £38,000 | £135,845 | £69,500 |
| 2025 | £185,000 | £38,625 | £152,123 | £76,000 |
| 2026 | £200,000 | £46,500 | £96,000 | £72,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £56 | £127 | £63 |
| 2017 | — | £81 | £101 | £61 |
| 2018 | — | £88 | £91 | £67 |
| 2019 | £170 | £88 | £156 | £65 |
| 2020 | £177 | £63 | £154 | £61 |
| 2021 | £205 | £72 | £192 | £79 |
| 2022 | £221 | £88 | £199 | £85 |
| 2023 | £208 | £98 | £199 | £77 |
| 2024 | £238 | £80 | £191 | £75 |
| 2025 | £229 | £78 | £210 | £83 |
| 2026 | £258 | £76 | £65 | £82 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN31 2HU.
In the DN31 2HU postcode area, located within Grimsby West Marsh, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN31 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Macaulay Street Stores (Go Local) | 167-169 Macaulay Street, Grimsby, DN31 2EL | Walking directions to Macaulay Street Stores (Go Local) |
| 0.1 mi | Ripon Convenience | 1-5 Ripon Street, Grimsby, DN31 2HG | Walking directions to Ripon Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 163-165 Lord Street, Grimsby, DN31 2NH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | European Mini-Market | 96 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2DW | Walking directions to European Mini-Market |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 148 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BA | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for North East Lincolnshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN31 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tanya Brasted
West Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026
Melanie Onn
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DN31 2HU records about 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around DN31 2HU in Grimsby West Marsh is £75,000 (about £84 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DN31 2HU, including Macaulay Primary Academy (Good), Ormiston South Parade Academy (Good) and St James' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DN31 2HU is Grimsby Town, about 802 m away.
DN31 2HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes covering DN31 2HU is Melanie Onn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tanya Brasted (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.