North Street is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN15 6TW is located in the Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN15 6AH, DN15 6TN, DN15 6TZ, DN15 6TG, DN15 6AF, DN15 0DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN15 6TW is primarily male, with 60.5% 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 | 38.2% | 39.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -11.5% |
| Male | 61.8% | 60.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 11.5% |
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 6TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 46.2% | 49.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 20.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 18.7% | 15.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (61.9%) 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 | 28.6% | 33.5% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 28.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 27.1% | 22.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 14% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 6TW this area, 37.4% 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 11.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.5% | 37.4% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 19.8% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.3% | 11.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -22.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.5% | 88.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 94% | 67.4% | -26.6% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 18.6% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 67.1% | -26.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.6% | 76.7% | -41.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 8.3% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| Lithuania | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 38.4% | 13.5% | 24.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 1239.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 885.2% higher than the Crosby & Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crosby & Park and the 3rd highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 North Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-08-21 | £222,924 |
| 2 North Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2002-02-07 | £263,924 |
DN15 6TW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Avenue Primary School Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 1,315 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 | 320 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FTC Performing Arts College Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,847 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 | 2,911 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 | 809 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynton Preparatory School 250 Frodingham Road , DN15 7NW | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Education Centre Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 2,199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenta Pizza | 24-26 Home Street | 45 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Social Club, Brigg Road | 139 yd | |
| NLC Business Lounge | Church Square House, High Street | 176 yd | |
| Magic Coffee Shop | 1 Market Hill | 230 yd | |
| 20 21 Visual Arts Centre | Church Square | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Whistle | Pig And Whistle, Winterton Road | 262 yd | |
| Mulligans | 1 Normanby Road | 418 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Normanby Road | 477 yd | |
| Oscars Bar | Oscars, Gilliatt Street | 549 yd | |
| Tavern | 143 High Street | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Food Hut | Ff8, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 370 yd | |
| Andreas Chicken Shack | Ff6, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 370 yd | |
| Smvsh | Ff7, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 370 yd | |
| Athena, The Original Greek Food | Ff12, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 370 yd | |
| Burger Grill by Sarahs | Kiosk 1, 17 Jubilee Way | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Glebe Road | 215 yd | |
| Aldi | Glebe Road | 215 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Southgate | 315 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Fitness WELLS STREET | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Scunthorpe Leisure Centre (Closed) Carlton Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Section 18 (Closed) REAR OF 142-144 REAR OF 142-144 FRODINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Rouge Ladies Fitness (Closed) 240-242 240-242 Frodingham Road | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Crosby Primary School NORMANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 979 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.