Parkinson Avenue is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN15 7JX 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 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN15 7JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN15 7LE, DN15 7LB, DN15 7JU, DN15 7JT, DN15 7LG, DN15 7LF, DN15 7JW, DN15 7RB, DN15 7JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN15 7JX is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 48.9% | 46.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 53.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 7JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 43.6% | 47.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 34.9% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 45.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7JX this area, 42.4% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 42.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 24.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 9.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 17% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 18.5% | 5.3% | -13.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 29.1% | 27.5% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 26.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 53.6% | 41% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -40.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, just 43.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 43.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 31.5% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 25.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 21.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.9% | 43.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 18% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 14.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.4% | 76.7% | -32.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 17.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkinson Avenue was 119.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Crosby & Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkinson Avenue has the 33rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crosby & Park and the 120th highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,373 | 2023-08-25 | £47,483 |
| 14 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2019-08-05 | £93,202 |
| 6 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2018-01-05 | £94,288 |
| 32 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2017-04-27 | £54,820 |
| 30 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2008-03-10 | £100,625 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henderson Avenue Primary School Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 2out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| FTC Performing Arts College Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,286 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 | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young People's Education Centre Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | - not rated | 535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynton Preparatory School 250 Frodingham Road , DN15 7NW | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawes Lane Academy Dawes Lane , DN15 6UW | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 1,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravela | 117 Frodingham Road | 90 yd | |
| Eatmazing | 109-111 Frodingham Road | 90 yd | |
| The Well | 74-78 Frodingham Road | 119 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 19 Doncaster Road | 167 yd | |
| Brunch | 145 Frodingham Road | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schnapps Bar | 89-93 Frodingham Road | 87 yd | |
| Boston Brothers | Boston Brothers, 2 Doncaster Road | 124 yd | |
| Mary Rose | 64 Frodingham Road | 127 yd | |
| Lolas | 13a Doncaster Road | 167 yd | |
| The Black Door at Britannia House | Britannia House, High Street | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Kebab & Pizza | 95 Frodingham Road | 87 yd | |
| Pizza Experts | 97 Frodingham Road | 87 yd | |
| Harrys Fish & Chips | 137-139 Frodingham Road | 90 yd | |
| Shawarma Time | 121 Frodingham Road | 90 yd | |
| AFC | 110 Frodingham Road | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury plc, Doncaster Road | 217 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, 2-6 Doncaster Road | 498 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Glebe Road | 787 yd | |
| Aldi | Glebe Road | 787 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Section 18 (Closed) REAR OF 142-144 REAR OF 142-144 FRODINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue HENDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Rouge Ladies Fitness (Closed) 240-242 240-242 Frodingham Road | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Club Fitness WELLS STREET | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| St Lawrence Academy DONCASTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Crosby Primary School NORMANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Robert Holme Hall Hospital Sports And Social Club ROBERT HOLME HALL ROBERT HOLME HALL CHURCH LANE | 973 yd | |
| Scunthorpe Leisure Centre (Closed) Carlton Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Sheffield Park SHEFFIELD PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 59.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 59.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 59.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.