St Lawrences Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 1RE 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 St Lawrences Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 1RB, DN16 1RG, DN16 1RA, DN16 1RF, DN16 1RD, DN16 2JG, DN16 1QZ, DN16 2JQ, DN16 1QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN16 1RE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.9% | 47.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 1RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 42.6% | 45.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 32.4% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% | 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 | 41.9% | 36.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 1RE this area, 32.4% 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 11.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 32.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 15.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 20.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.3% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -22.7% |
| Other | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 97.9% | 88.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 88% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Lawrences Road was 103.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Lawrences Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 151st highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 St Lawrence Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-06-12 | £104,492 |
| 31 St Lawrence Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2014-05-16 | £84,318 |
| 45 St Lawrences Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2008-08-29 | £115,997 |
| 31 St Lawrences Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2006-12-18 | £67,657 |
| 23 St Lawrences Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2005-12-19 | £104,901 |
DN16 1RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Redshank Drive , DN16 3FX | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,616 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 | 545 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Farm Hobbies Centre | Wesley Road | 347 yd | |
| Claires Cafe | Grange Lane North Cafe, Grange Lane North | 572 yd | |
| Lebus Canteen | Lebus Furniture Ltd, Dunlop Way | 824 yd | |
| Harlequin Office Furniture Ltd | Unit 2, Dunlop Way | 824 yd | |
| Amara Care | 145 Cherry Grove | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Bar | 37 Ashby High Street | 460 yd | |
| Queen Bess | Derwent Road | 559 yd | |
| Comet Hotel | Comet Hotel, East Common Lane | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 136 Healey Road | 430 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 138 Healey Road | 430 yd | |
| San Do | 19 Ashby High Street | 460 yd | |
| Man Lee Takeaway | 190 East Common Lane | 900 yd | |
| Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips | 184 East Common Lane | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Dudley Road | 527 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary School REDSHANK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.