Bluebell Close is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN15 6BS is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bluebell Close, Scunthorpe, DN15 6BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN15 6BU, DN15 6BW, DN15 6BT, DN15 6RL, DN15 6UH, DN16 1TG, DN16 1TF, DN16 1TH, DN15 6RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN15 6BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 47.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN15 6BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 50.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 30.6% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.8% | 45.1% | -13.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 43.7% | 13.6% | 33.6% | 10.1% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 21.1% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 25.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 12% | 4.3% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 91.1% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 65.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 20.7% | 27.8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 65.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 19.4% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 7.3% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.3% | 76.7% | -28.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 19.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bluebell Close was 271.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.1% higher than the Crosby & Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bluebell Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crosby & Park and the 35th highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bluebell Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-07-25 | £135,635 |
| 44 Bluebell Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-10-25 | £131,839 |
| 33 Bluebell Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2023-12-19 | £95,105 |
| 26 Bluebell Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-01-23 | £118,795 |
| 18 Bluebell Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-10-28 | £129,246 |
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brumby Junior School Queensway , DN16 2HY | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brumby Engineering College Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawes Lane Academy Dawes Lane , DN15 6UW | - not rated | 786 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynton Preparatory School 250 Frodingham Road , DN15 7NW | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Education Centre Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pietro | 11 High Street East | 214 yd | |
| Bowls Cafe | Indoor Bowls Centre, Carlton Street | 314 yd | |
| St Johns Fish & Chips | Ff11, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 407 yd | |
| Marx | St Johns Market, 29 Jubilee Way | 410 yd | |
| Andreas Cafe & Coffee Shop | St Johns Market, 29 Jubilee Way | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Street Sports & Social Club | Cole Street Club And Institute, Cole Street | 393 yd | |
| Glenny's Bar | 128-132 Cottage Beck Road | 577 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 15 Earl Street | 665 yd | |
| Tavern | 143 High Street | 760 yd | |
| Highfield House | Shelford Street | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Fisheries | 126a Rowland Road | 371 yd | |
| Ali's Food Hut | Ff8, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 407 yd | |
| Andreas Chicken Shack | Ff6, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 407 yd | |
| Smvsh | Ff7, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 407 yd | |
| Athena, The Original Greek Food | Ff12, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 433 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Southgate | 481 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Glebe Road | 835 yd | |
| Aldi | Glebe Road | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe Leisure Centre (Closed) Carlton Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| Club Fitness WELLS STREET | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.