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DN31 2US

Fotherby Street

West Marsh

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Detailed insights for DN31 2US

Overview

Postcode DN31 2US 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 893.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.9× 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 Docks, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
893
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Grimsby West Marsh has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Grimsby West Marsh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 893.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from DN31 2US.

Flood risk

No risk

Grimsby West Marsh near DN31 2US has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grimsby Docks located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN31 2US
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Grimsby Docks

N/A

Walking directions to Grimsby Docks
0.7 mi

New Clee

N/A

Walking directions to New Clee
0.7 mi

Grimsby Town

N/A

Walking directions to Grimsby Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
180.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
353.19(+699%)
Shoplifting
272.19(+3007%)
Public order
147.71(+1573%)
Criminal damage and arson
119.12(+1285%)
Anti-social behaviour
117.33(+721%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
75.2%
Other White
31
12.6%
Other Asian
11
4.47%
Indian
8
3.25%
African
2
0.81%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
20.55%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
16.89%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
55.63%
Owns outright
27
17.88%
Owns with a mortgage
18
11.92%
Other social rented
16
10.6%
Social rents from council
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN31 2US.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN31 2US
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026Ibwest Security 24-29, Railway Street, Grimsby, DN32 7BNOtherLeasehold£100,000
07 Feb 202518, Duncombe Gardens, Grimsby, DN32 7SQTerracedFreehold£91,500
05 Mar 2025276, Lower Spring Street, Grimsby, DN31 3JSOtherFreehold£165,000
28 Mar 2025152, Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AJOtherLeasehold£90,000
28 Mar 2025152, Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AJFlatsLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the DN31 2US postcode area, located within Grimsby West Marsh, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN31 2US
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLearning4Life-GYOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSpecial Educational Needs Support Service (Senss)Miscellaneous

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryStrand Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN31 2US
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland104-110 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AHWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miHeron Foods75-79 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AEWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miFood Plus48-52 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AGWalking directions to Food Plus
0.2 miTesco ExtraMarket Street, Grimsby, DN31 1PGWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miFarmfoods13-17 Garibaldi Street, Grimsby, DN32 7DUWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 2US, 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 003DE01013221
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about DN31 2US

Is DN31 2US (Grimsby West Marsh) safe?

The area around DN31 2US records about 893 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 2US?

The median sale price around DN31 2US 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 2US?

There are 9 schools close to DN31 2US, including Learning4Life-GY (Good), Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) and Strand Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN31 2US?

The closest station to DN31 2US is Grimsby Docks, about 263 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN31 2US?

DN31 2US scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 345 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes covering DN31 2US 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.