Lilac Avenue is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN16 1JG 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 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN16 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 1HJ, DN16 1HL, DN16 1JE, DN16 1JJ, DN16 1JH, DN16 1JF, DN16 1JQ, DN16 1HH, DN16 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN16 1JG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 41.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 40.6% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 12.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 38.9% | 40.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 31.4% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 1JG this area, 30.3% 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 10.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 30.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 15.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 18.8% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -23.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 93.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 92.9% | 80.4% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 15.9% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 80.4% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Avenue was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% lower than the Frodingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Frodingham and the 104th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2025-03-31 | £128,242 |
| 7 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-03-14 | £125,727 |
| 38 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2021-05-26 | £134,113 |
| 38 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-01-15 | £77,955 |
| 32 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2020-08-24 | £86,855 |
DN16 1JG 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,273 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 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandis Cafe | Unit 1 And 2, Albion Park, Midland Road | 509 yd | |
| Claires Cafe | Grange Lane North Cafe, Grange Lane North | 587 yd | |
| Masey's Cafe | Maseys Cafe, East Common Lane | 661 yd | |
| Forge Project | New Brumby Methodist Church, Cottage Beck Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Hotel | Comet Hotel, East Common Lane | 109 yd | |
| Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club | Cemetery Road | 723 yd | |
| Glenny's Bar | 128-132 Cottage Beck Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 15 Earl Street | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Lee Takeaway | 190 East Common Lane | 58 yd | |
| Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips | 184 East Common Lane | 58 yd | |
| Smoke & Iron Ltd | 49 Midland Road | 514 yd | |
| Canton | 136 Healey Road | 572 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 138 Healey Road | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby Froddingham Social Club CEMETERY ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| St Hughs School BUSHFIELD ROAD | 1,049 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.