DN31 2JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chantry Close, 0.7km from West Marsh in Grimsby. Administratively it sits within West Marsh ward and the Great Grimsby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN31 2JY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £98k, 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 2JY are sourced from Output Area E00066706 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANTRY CLOSE, DN31 2JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANTRY CLOSE, DN31 2JY.
185
37
£ 26,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN31 2JY 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
With 58% social renting, DN31 2JY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN31 2JY. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 98,500
2 sales · Mean £ 98,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN31 2JY is above average at 109 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
Littlecoates Primary Academy
Ormiston Maritime Academy
Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Cambridge Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Birketts Top Town0.6 km
- Crown Court0.9 km
- Freds Fisheries GY Ltd0.6 km
- Fruktolinka0.6 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Inglewood Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Cartergate Social Club0.5 km
- Grimsby Town Cricket Club0.8 km
- The County Hotel0.6 km
- The Matrix Rock Club0.6 km
- Vittles & Co0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Fan Restaurant0.8 km
- Pizza Planet0.6 km
- Spice of Life0.7 km
- St James Fish Restaurant0.6 km
- Baker's and Barista's0.5 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Flames0.6 km
- Golden City0.6 km
- Beijing House0.3 km
- Milano's Pizza0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Food Warehouse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grimsby Town0.7 km
- Grimsby Docks1.6 km
- Grimsby2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ripon Street0.1 km
- Lime Street0.1 km
- Haycroft Avenue0.1 km
- Haycroft Avenue0.1 km
- Arthur Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN312JY · Data under Open Government Licence