Lynton Close is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN15 8DJ is located in the Crosby & Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lynton Close, Scunthorpe, DN15 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN15 8DH, DN15 8DQ, DN15 8DG, DN15 8DF, DN15 8DX, DN15 8EB, DN15 8DL, DN15 8BS, DN15 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN15 8DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.7% | 27.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 50.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 40.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 38.9% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 25.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 18.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 94.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 85.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 10.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 85.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynton Close was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Crosby & Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynton Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Crosby & Park and the 148th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lynton Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-02-07 | £140,676 |
| 8 Lynton Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,001 | 2021-07-30 | £195,618 |
| 7 Lynton Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2020-11-27 | £155,594 |
| 1 Lynton Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2017-11-30 | £134,058 |
| 2 Lynton Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-05-12 | £159,105 |
DN15 8DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy Baildon Road , DN15 8BU | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkeley Primary School Marsden Drive , DN15 8AH | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Primary School Normanby Road , DN15 6AS | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 3,387 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 | 2,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Centre PLUS 30 Hebden Road , DN15 8DT | - not rated | 215 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 4,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Coffee | Park Library, Avenue Vivian | 705 yd | |
| OSI Canteen by Apollo Site Services | Osi Food Solutions Ltd, Luneburg Way | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Lodge | Luneburg Way | 319 yd | |
| Cocked Hat | The Cocked Hat, Ferry Road | 654 yd | |
| Foxhills Institute | Foxhills Club, Foxhills Road | 776 yd | |
| Ashdown Social Club | 72 Theodore Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Fish Bar | 37 Marsden Drive | 433 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 23 Marsden Drive | 433 yd | |
| Papas Pizza | Takeaway, 68 Long Road | 757 yd | |
| Ave Viv Fishery | 32 Avenue Vivian | 824 yd | |
| Moon Palace Take Away | 130 Scotter Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Town Gym Hebden Road | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Primary School BAILDON ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Foxhill Sports Ground FOXHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Scunthorpe Sports Club HERRIOT WALK | 769 yd | |
| Outwood Academy (Foxhills) FOXHILLS ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Sheffield Park SHEFFIELD PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Kingsway Golf Course GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE KINGSWAY | golf | 1,064 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.