High Street is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN15 6TG 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 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN15 6TN, DN15 6TW, DN15 6AH, DN15 6SB, DN15 6TZ, DN15 6UH, DN15 6RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN15 6TG is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 46% | 45.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 54% | 54.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 39.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 34.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 14.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 29.1% | 37% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 20.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 6TG this area, 35% 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.8% | 35% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 14.3% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.8% | 86.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 84.9% | 72% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 21.4% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 72% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.3% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.9% | 76.7% | -29.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 410.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.0% higher than the Crosby & Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crosby & Park and the 18th highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 - 20 High Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-05-17 | £371,043 |
| 32 High Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-02-10 | £305,795 |
| 18 - 20 High Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2000-11-24 | £371,368 |
| 32 High Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1996-06-21 | £141,969 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Avenue Primary School Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 1,379 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 | 147 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brumby Engineering College Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,811 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 | 745 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynton Preparatory School 250 Frodingham Road , DN15 7NW | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Education Centre Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 2,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLC Business Lounge | Church Square House, High Street | 46 yd | |
| 20 21 Visual Arts Centre | Church Square | 87 yd | |
| Trenta Pizza | 24-26 Home Street | 150 yd | |
| Magic Coffee Shop | 1 Market Hill | 201 yd | |
| Marx | St Johns Market, 29 Jubilee Way | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Whistle | Pig And Whistle, Winterton Road | 426 yd | |
| Mulligans | 1 Normanby Road | 491 yd | |
| Cole Street Sports & Social Club | Cole Street Club And Institute, Cole Street | 524 yd | |
| Oscars Bar | Oscars, Gilliatt Street | 555 yd | |
| Tavern | 143 High Street | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Food Hut | Ff8, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 231 yd | |
| Andreas Chicken Shack | Ff6, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 231 yd | |
| Smvsh | Ff7, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 231 yd | |
| Athena, The Original Greek Food | Ff12, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 231 yd | |
| The Kitchen @ Parishes | 6 Jubilee Way | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 33-35 Southgate | 205 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 299 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Glebe Road | 352 yd | |
| Aldi | Glebe Road | 352 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe Leisure Centre (Closed) Carlton Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 162 yd |
| Club Fitness WELLS STREET | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Section 18 (Closed) REAR OF 142-144 REAR OF 142-144 FRODINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Rouge Ladies Fitness (Closed) 240-242 240-242 Frodingham Road | health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.