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DN31 2JD

James Street

West Marsh

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Detailed insights for DN31 2JD

Overview

Postcode DN31 2JD 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 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Grimsby West Marsh has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Grimsby West Marsh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Grimsby West Marsh is £33,998 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN31 2JD.

Flood risk

Low

Grimsby West Marsh near DN31 2JD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grimsby Town located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN31 2JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Grimsby Town

N/A

Walking directions to Grimsby Town
0.9 mi

Grimsby Docks

N/A

Walking directions to Grimsby Docks

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN31 2JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBoulevard ParkMediumWalking directions to Boulevard Park
0.2 miDuke of York GardensSmallWalking directions to Duke of York Gardens

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
10,941.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.74(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.64(+152%)
Other theft
14(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.37(-6%)
Vehicle crime
12.73(+126%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
81%
Other White
35
12.54%
Chinese
5
1.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
15%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
61.79%
Owns outright
23
18.7%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.2%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.07%
Other social rented
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in West Marsh

Median price£75,000
Price per sq ft£84
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£56K – £86K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£192,500£244
Semi-Detached7£138,000£206
Terraced73£76,000£83
Flats11£40,000£70

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Marsh

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Marsh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN31 2JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN31 2JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 202523, James Street, Grimsby, DN31 2JDTerracedFreehold£52,000
18 Mar 202620, Joseph Street, Grimsby, DN31 2NUTerracedFreehold£53,000
12 Dec 20259, Joseph Street, Grimsby, DN31 2NUTerracedFreehold£76,000
29 Aug 202526, Joseph Street, Grimsby, DN31 2NUTerracedFreehold£71,000
25 Jun 202525, Joseph Street, Grimsby, DN31 2NUTerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the DN31 2JD postcode area, located within Grimsby West Marsh, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN31 2JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMacaulay Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLittlecoates Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOrmiston South Parade AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN31 2JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN31 2JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier163-165 Lord Street, Grimsby, DN31 2NHWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miPremier Express136 Corporation Road, Grimsby, DN31 1UPWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miMacaulay Street Stores (Go Local)167-169 Macaulay Street, Grimsby, DN31 2ELWalking directions to Macaulay Street Stores (Go Local)
0.2 miRipon Convenience1-5 Ripon Street, Grimsby, DN31 2HGWalking directions to Ripon Convenience
0.3 miToday's Local116 Gilbey Road, Grimsby, DN31 2RPWalking directions to Today's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Lincolnshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,742

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN31 2JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tanya Brasted

West Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Melanie Onn

Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth East LincolnshireE06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyGreat Grimsby and CleethorpesE14001255
WardWest MarshE05001725
ParishNorth East Lincolnshire, unparished areaE43000011
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grimsby West MarshE02002728
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North East Lincolnshire 003CE01013220
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN31 2JD

Is DN31 2JD (Grimsby West Marsh) safe?

The area around DN31 2JD records about 137 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.

What is the average house price near DN31 2JD?

The median sale price around DN31 2JD in Grimsby West Marsh is £75,000 (about £84 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN31 2JD?

There are 6 schools close to DN31 2JD, including Macaulay Primary Academy (Good), Littlecoates Primary Academy (Good) and Ormiston South Parade Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN31 2JD?

The closest station to DN31 2JD is Grimsby Town, about 979 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN31 2JD?

DN31 2JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN31 2JD (Grimsby West Marsh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes covering DN31 2JD is Melanie Onn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tanya Brasted (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.