DN31 1XP is an up-and-coming urban area on Ravenspurn Way, 1.0km from West Marsh in Grimsby. Administratively it sits within West Marsh ward and the Great Grimsby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN31 1XP 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 above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.2% year-on-year. 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 1XP are sourced from Output Area E00066690 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENSPURN WAY, DN31 1XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENSPURN WAY, DN31 1XP.
291
41
£ 26,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN31 1XP 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 1XP 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. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN31 1XP. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 83,000
5 sales · Mean £ 78,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN31 1XP is above average at 138 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Wellowgate Food & Wine0.8 km
- Alexandra News0.4 km
- Birkett and Son Ltd0.9 km
- Carl's Meats0.5 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Cartergate Social Club0.8 km
- The County Hotel0.8 km
- The Matrix Rock Club0.7 km
- Vittles & Co0.8 km
- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Pizza Planet0.8 km
- Spice of Life0.8 km
- St James Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- Just Good Cake0.8 km
- A Priest, A Mill & A Ferry0.6 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Flames0.8 km
- AFC Express0.8 km
- Harvest Oriental Cuisine0.6 km
- Italian Pan0.8 km
- Reuben's0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grimsby Town0.7 km
- Grimsby Docks1.1 km
- Grimsby1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rendel Street0.1 km
- Rendel Street0.2 km
- Ayscough Street0.2 km
- Ayscough Street0.2 km
- Tennyson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN311XP · Data under Open Government Licence