Lilac Avenue is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 1JQ 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 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 1JH, DN16 1JJ, DN16 1JG, DN16 1JL, DN16 1HJ, DN16 1JF, DN16 1HL, DN16 1JE, DN16 1JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 1JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 1JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 37% | 42.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 37.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 39.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 20.5% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1JQ this area, 33% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 33% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 10.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.1% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 15.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 92.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93.7% | 88.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 87.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Avenue was 485.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 224.7% higher than the Frodingham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lilac Avenue has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Frodingham and the 12th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-11-25 | £115,797 |
| 50 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-03-20 | £117,296 |
| 54 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2015-03-24 | £100,034 |
| 27 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2010-05-24 | £76,614 |
| 23 Lilac Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2006-10-25 | £122,044 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 938 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 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,421 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 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,339 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 | 2,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,388 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 | 719 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,419 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 | 372 yd | |
| Masey's Cafe | Maseys Cafe, East Common Lane | 549 yd | |
| Claires Cafe | Grange Lane North Cafe, Grange Lane North | 570 yd | |
| Forge Project | New Brumby Methodist Church, Cottage Beck Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Hotel | Comet Hotel, East Common Lane | 207 yd | |
| Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club | Cemetery Road | 842 yd | |
| Glenny's Bar | 128-132 Cottage Beck Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 15 Earl Street | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Lee Takeaway | 190 East Common Lane | 186 yd | |
| Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips | 184 East Common Lane | 186 yd | |
| Smoke & Iron Ltd | 49 Midland Road | 384 yd | |
| Canton | 136 Healey Road | 669 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 138 Healey Road | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleby Froddingham Social Club CEMETERY ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 939 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.