DN31 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.1km from Marsh, West in Grimsby. Administratively it sits within West Marsh ward and the Great Grimsby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN31 1AE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (282 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN31 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00066690 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN31 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN31 1AE.
291
41
£ 26,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN31 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN31 1AE has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN31 1AE. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 142,000
1 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN31 1AE are high at 282 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormiston South Parade Academy
Macaulay Primary Academy
Littlecoates Primary Academy
Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Strand Primary Academy
Welholme Academy
Weelsby Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Arian News1.0 km
- Birketts Top Town0.3 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Inglewood Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Cartergate Social Club0.7 km
- The County Hotel0.7 km
- The Matrix Rock Club0.6 km
- Vittles & Co0.7 km
- Cromwell Social Club0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Fan Restaurant0.9 km
- Pizza Planet0.7 km
- Spice of Life0.7 km
- St James Fish Restaurant0.7 km
- Baker's and Barista's0.3 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Flames0.7 km
- Beijing House0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Flavours Pizza ¿¿¿N¿¿¿ Grill0.8 km
- Joe's Hut1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Asda0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grimsby Town0.5 km
- Grimsby Docks1.1 km
- Grimsby1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.1 km
- Tennyson Street0.2 km
- Tennyson Street0.2 km
- Rendel Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN311AE · Data under Open Government Licence