Grimsby
Built-up area in North East Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.565, -0.094 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TA 26 09 |
| Population: | 86,138 |
| Dialling code: | 01472 |
Grimsby sits on the south bank of the Humber Estuary in North East Lincolnshire, England, close to the seaside resort of Cleethorpes and the industrial port of Immingham. Historically it grew rapidly in the 19th century into one of the world’s busiest fishing ports, with a legacy visible in its docks, the distinctive Dock Tower and a long-standing fish-processing industry.
Today Grimsby blends that maritime heritage with modern industry: seafood processing remains important but has been joined by port services, logistics and renewables linked to offshore wind. The town has undergone waves of regeneration, and culturally it still celebrates its fishing past with markets, museums and a strong local food scene, even as it faces the familiar social challenges of post‑industrial places.
Postcode districts covering Grimsby
DN31, DN32, DN33, DN34, DN35, DN37, DN41
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Scunthorpe 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Cleethorpes 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Beverley 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Brough and Elloughton 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Louth 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Mablethorpe 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Mablethorpe and Sutton 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Barton-upon-Humber 16.2 miles26 km
- Immingham 5.6 miles9 km
- Hedon 12.8 miles20.7 km
Neighbouring places
- West Marsh Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Park Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- South Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Yarborough Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- East Marsh Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Freshney Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Great Coates Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Heneage Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Scartho Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Sidney Sussex Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bradley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Croft Baker Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Grimsby
DN32 9SB, DN34 4DA, DN33 2LX, DN32 0NT, DN33 3TG, DN34 5DR, DN32 0DU, DN32 8DZ, DN37 9PT … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 37.9 miles61 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 67.3 miles108.4 km
- Grimsby Town Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Grimsby Docks Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels in Grimsby Ad
Schools in Grimsby
- Cambridge Park Academy Special
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy Primary
- Fairfield Academy Primary
- Grange Primary School Primary
- Great Coates Primary School Primary
- Havelock Academy Secondary
- John Whitgift Academy Secondary
- Laceby Acres Primary Academy Primary
- Lisle Marsden C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Littlecoates Primary Academy Primary
- Macaulay Primary Academy Primary
- Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe Primary
- Oasis Academy Wintringham Secondary
- Old Clee Primary Academy Primary
- Ormiston Maritime Academy Secondary
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
- Scartho Junior Academy Primary
- Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) Secondary
- Springfield Primary Academy Primary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Blundell Park Stadium 2 miles3.2 km
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 6.8 miles11 km
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Hull Ferry Terminal Harbour 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Grimston Hall Estate 16.8 miles27 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Swine Priory Historic site 18.3 miles29.5 km