Earls Walk is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 1HB is located in the Frodingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earls Walk, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 1HD, DN16 1DY, DN16 1EE, DN16 1EQ, DN16 1EA, DN16 1EG, DN16 1EF, DN16 1DU, DN16 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 1HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 51.1% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 56.3% | 48.9% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 DN16 1HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.7% | 21.3% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 26.3% | 20.8% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 25.1% | 37.4% | 12.3% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 33.6% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 31.6% | 18.3% | -13.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 DN16 1HB this area, 34.4% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.5% | 34.4% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 16.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 13.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 14.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 93.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 98.1% | 78.3% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 15.7% | 13.8% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 78.3% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43% | 76.7% | -33.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earls Walk was 406.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.9% higher than the Frodingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Earls Walk has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Frodingham and the 18th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 206.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Earls Walk, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2022-07-18 | £46,744 |
| 16 Earls Walk, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2021-03-26 | £49,978 |
| 8 Earls Walk, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2019-06-14 | £65,894 |
| 15 Earls Walk, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2004-07-09 | £89,000 |
| 16 Earls Walk, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2004-02-19 | £71,274 |
DN16 1HB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,008 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 | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,845 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 | 516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Project | New Brumby Methodist Church, Cottage Beck Road | 159 yd | |
| Frodingham Fun Club | Frodingham Infants School, Rowland Road | 352 yd | |
| Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar | Laneham Street | 689 yd | |
| Victor House Somewhere Safe to Stay Hub | 20 Cole Street | 743 yd | |
| Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering | The Pods, Centenary Way | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 15 Earl Street | 50 yd | |
| Glenny's Bar | 128-132 Cottage Beck Road | 159 yd | |
| Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club | Cemetery Road | 646 yd | |
| Cole Street Sports & Social Club | Cole Street Club And Institute, Cole Street | 652 yd | |
| Robert Holme Hall | Robert Holme Hall, Church Lane | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway | 1 Haig Avenue | 162 yd | |
| Excel Fisheries | 126a Rowland Road | 344 yd | |
| The Kitchen @ Parishes | 6 Jubilee Way | 893 yd | |
| Cooplands | Unit Su24b, 26 Jubilee Way | 893 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 11 Ravendale Street North | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 888 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Southgate | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby Froddingham Social Club CEMETERY ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| St Hughs School BUSHFIELD ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| The Pods ASHBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Scunthorpe Leisure Centre (Closed) Carlton Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club ASHBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,057 yd |
| Heslam Park ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.