DN31 1SB is an up-and-coming urban area on Cartergate, 0.7km from Littlefield in Grimsby. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Great Grimsby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN31 1SB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 56% 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 above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £27k, 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 1SB are sourced from Output Area E00066539 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARTERGATE, DN31 1SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTERGATE, DN31 1SB.
215
55
£ 30,300 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN31 1SB 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 1SB has a significant social housing presence — 56% 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 1SB. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 27,500
1 sales · Mean £ 27,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN31 1SB is above average at 128 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormiston South Parade Academy
Macaulay Primary Academy
Ormiston Maritime Academy
Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Littlecoates Primary Academy
Welholme Academy
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy
Cambridge Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Lambert Road Newsagents Ltd0.8 km
- Wintringham Minimarket0.7 km
- Birketts Top Town0.5 km
- Crown Court0.7 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Inglewood Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Cartergate Social Club0.1 km
- Grimsby Town Cricket Club0.6 km
- The County Hotel0.2 km
- The Matrix Rock Club0.2 km
- Vittles & Co0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Fan Restaurant0.4 km
- Pizza Planet0.2 km
- Spice of Life0.3 km
- St James Fish Restaurant0.2 km
- Baker's and Barista's0.4 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Flames0.2 km
- Golden City0.5 km
- Tukes Kiosk1.0 km
- Beijing House0.8 km
- Milano's Pizza0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grimsby Town0.4 km
- Grimsby1.6 km
- Grimsby Docks1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cartergate0.1 km
- Cartergate0.1 km
- Pelham Road0.2 km
- St James School0.2 km
- Pelham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN311SB · Data under Open Government Licence