How deprived is Grimsby?
North East Lincolnshire rated 16th most deprived area in England – but here’s what people are doing to change that – Grimsby Live.
What is the population of Grimsby UK?
88,243
| Grimsby | |
|---|---|
| Population | 88,243 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TA279087 |
| • London | 140 mi (230 km) S |
| Unitary authority | North East Lincolnshire |
Is Grimsby a grim?
Instead, it was founded by Vikings – and there’s nothing grim about that. According to legend, a Danish fisherman named Grim founded Grimsby sometime in the 9th century. He named our town after himself – Grim – and added the suffix – by – which comes from the Old Norse word for village.
Is Scunthorpe poor?
Data released by the End Child Poverty coalition shows in the Town ward in Scunthorpe, 46.4 per cent of children are growing up in poverty, an estimated 900 children. In comparison, in Bottesford, one in 10 children, or 10.5 per cent, are living in poverty, the lowest rate in North Lincolnshire.
Is Grimsby rural?
When the county of Humberside was formed in 1974, the Grimsby rural district and the Cleethorpes municipal borough were combined to form the new borough of Cleethorpes. In 1996 the area became part of the new unitary authority of North East Lincolnshire….Grimsby Rural District.
| Grimsby | |
|---|---|
| Status | Rural district |
How many Asians live in Grimsby?
Further information about the population structure:
| Ethnic Group | Persons |
|---|---|
| White | 85,675 |
| Asian | 1,315 |
| Black | 251 |
| Arab | 149 |
Does Grimsby smell of fish?
There are fish on the pavements, a fishing heritage centre and a historic trawler moored in the town centre. It’s hardly surprising that there is sometimes a slight smell wafting through the town, but we recommend visiting one of the many famous fish and chips shops for the very best aroma.
Is North East Lincolnshire a deprived area?
North East Lincolnshire is one of the 20% most deprived districts/unitary authorities in England and about 26% (7,815) children live in low income families. Life expectancy for both men and women is lower than the England average.
What is Grimsby famous for?
As well as its famous fishing industry, Grimsby (with Immingham) is Britain’s busiest working port, handling more tonnage than London. It is an important centre for car imports, food processing, particularly the finest seafood in the country, and the renewable energy industry.
Where does the population of Grimsby come from?
These figures for Country of Birth for the residents of Grimsby are from the UK Census of 2011. Since Grimsby has a higher level of residents born in the UK than the national average and a lower rate of residents either born in other EU countries or outside the EU, it does not have a significant immigrant population.
Is the unemployment rate higher in Grimsby than the national average?
The rate of unemployment in Grimsby is both higher than the average for and higher than the national average, suggesting that finding a job in this area maybe hard. The rate of claiming any benefit (which includes in work benefits) is more than 25% higher in Grimsby than the national average,…
How old are people in Grimsby and Cleethorpes?
Grimsby and Cleethorpes is getting older with the majority of residents now aged over 42. The average age of people living in North East Lincolnshire has risen to its highest level since at least the turn of the century, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
How is the health of people in Grimsby?
The percentage of residents in Grimsby rating their health as ‘very good’ is less than the national average. Also the percentage of residents in Grimsby rating their health as ‘very bad’ is more than the national average, suggesting that the health of the residents of Grimsby is generally worse than in the average person in England.