Parkinson Avenue is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN15 7JY 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 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN15 7LD, DN15 7RQ, DN15 7LB, DN15 7LF, DN15 7LQ, DN15 7RD, DN15 7RG, DN15 7RY, DN15 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN15 7JY 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 7JY, 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 7JY 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 107.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Crosby & Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkinson Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crosby & Park and the 134th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2024-04-04 | £90,151 |
| Crosby Health Centre Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £822,500 | 2023-11-14 | £817,433 |
| Crosby Health Centre Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £737,500 | 2023-11-14 | £732,957 |
| 84 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2023-10-24 | £99,133 |
| Unit 3 17 Parkinson Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-02-07 | £48,448 |
| 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 | 275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy Baildon Road , DN15 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skills Centre PLUS 30 Hebden Road , DN15 8DT | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China China | 44 Doncaster Road | 96 yd | |
| Gills Vintage Tearoom | 43 Doncaster Road | 161 yd | |
| Megna Restaurant | 3 Pavilion Row, Doncaster Road | 172 yd | |
| Imperial Mahal | 1 Pavilion Row, Doncaster Road | 172 yd | |
| Sugar Crush | 4 Pavilion Row, Doncaster Road | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showmans Sports Bar | Above 1, Pavilion Row, Doncaster Road | 172 yd | |
| Lolas | 13a Doncaster Road | 219 yd | |
| Schnapps Bar | 89-93 Frodingham Road | 250 yd | |
| Boston Brothers | Boston Brothers, 2 Doncaster Road | 252 yd | |
| West End Club | 141-145 Mary Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Pizza | 13 Doncaster Road | 153 yd | |
| The Grandfather Steak House | 39 Doncaster Road | 160 yd | |
| Scunthorpe Chinese Takeaway | 2 Pavilion Row, Doncaster Road | 172 yd | |
| Sicilians Pizza | 5 Pavilion Row, Doncaster Road | 172 yd | |
| Jedzonko | 2a Henry Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury plc, Doncaster Road | 96 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Supermarket, 2-6 Doncaster Road | 322 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 3, Glebe Road | 960 yd | |
| Aldi | Glebe Road | 960 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue HENDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Section 18 (Closed) REAR OF 142-144 REAR OF 142-144 FRODINGHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| St Lawrence Academy DONCASTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Rouge Ladies Fitness (Closed) 240-242 240-242 Frodingham Road | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Club Fitness WELLS STREET | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Robert Holme Hall Hospital Sports And Social Club ROBERT HOLME HALL ROBERT HOLME HALL CHURCH LANE | 834 yd | |
| Crosby Primary School NORMANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Sheffield Park SHEFFIELD PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Charles Le Quelenec Park PARK TIGERS FOOTBALL GROUND PARK TIGERS FOOTBALL GROUND BRUMBY WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 89.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.