Wells Street is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN15 6HW is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wells Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN15 6HA, DN15 6HQ, DN15 6HJ, DN15 6HB, DN15 6HS, DN15 6HG, DN15 6HL, DN15 6LY, DN15 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN15 6HW is primarily male, with 63.6% of the population 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 | 42.6% | 36.4% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -14.6% |
| Male | 57.4% | 63.6% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 14.6% |
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 6HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 29.9% | 44.8% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 20% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 28.2% | 21.2% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.1% | 35.6% | 12.5% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 19.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 13.3% | 12.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 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.
In the area around DN15 6HW this area, 44.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.7% | 44.2% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 26.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 14.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 14.4% | 3% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 82.1% | 89.2% | 7.1% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 74.4% | 69.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 22.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 69.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 15.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.5% | 76.7% | -35.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 6.9% | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 12.8% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Street was 1388.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1003.2% higher than the Crosby & Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wells Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crosby & Park and the 2nd highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 617.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Wells Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1999-09-17 | £293,943 |
DN15 6HW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Avenue Primary School Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 380 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FTC Performing Arts College Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynton Preparatory School 250 Frodingham Road , DN15 7NW | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Education Centre Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawes Lane Academy Dawes Lane , DN15 6UW | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 1,890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 112 High Street | 92 yd | |
| Starbucks | 61-63 High Street | 107 yd | |
| Subway | 62 High Street | 123 yd | |
| El Toro Cafe | 99 High Street | 126 yd | |
| HK Fish Bar | 1 Gilliatt Street | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars Bar | Oscars, Gilliatt Street | 178 yd | |
| Mulligans | 1 Normanby Road | 208 yd | |
| Tavern | 143 High Street | 231 yd | |
| Cafe INDIEpendent | 169-173 High Street | 315 yd | |
| Penny Bank | Penny Bank, 160 High Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Grill by Sarahs | Kiosk 1, 17 Jubilee Way | 180 yd | |
| The Kitchen @ Parishes | 6 Jubilee Way | 221 yd | |
| Cooplands | Unit Su24b, 26 Jubilee Way | 221 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 11 Ravendale Street North | 237 yd | |
| Ali's Food Hut | Ff8, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 33-35 Southgate | 229 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 261 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Glebe Road | 306 yd | |
| Aldi | Glebe Road | 306 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury plc, Doncaster Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Fitness WELLS STREET | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Scunthorpe Leisure Centre (Closed) Carlton Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Section 18 (Closed) REAR OF 142-144 REAR OF 142-144 FRODINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Rouge Ladies Fitness (Closed) 240-242 240-242 Frodingham Road | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue HENDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Crosby Primary School NORMANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 961 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.