Rowland Road is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN16 1TQ 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 Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 1TH, DN16 1TG, DN16 1TU, DN16 1TE, DN16 1TR, DN16 1TF, DN16 1TJ, DN16 1TW, DN16 1UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 1TQ 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 | 50.5% | 50.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 49.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 44.2% | 40.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 25.9% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 18.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 89.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 92.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 83.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowland Road was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the Frodingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowland Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Frodingham and the 75th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 108.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2023-11-03 | £121,116 |
| 133 Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-09-16 | £139,363 |
| 131 Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2013-06-28 | £130,758 |
| 155 Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £141,001 | 2009-03-02 | £230,522 |
| 156 Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-08-04 | £108,624 |
DN16 1TQ 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frodingham Infant School Rowland Road , DN16 1ST | 4out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Gurnell Street , DN15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Henderson Avenue , DN15 7RW | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 2,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,309 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 | 939 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Project | New Brumby Methodist Church, Cottage Beck Road | 305 yd | |
| British Steel No 1 Shop Canteen by Snack Attack | British Steel Works, Brigg Road | 524 yd | |
| San Pietro | 11 High Street East | 568 yd | |
| Frodingham Fun Club | Frodingham Infants School, Rowland Road | 621 yd | |
| Bowls Cafe | Indoor Bowls Centre, Carlton Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenny's Bar | 128-132 Cottage Beck Road | 305 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | Talbot Inn, 15 Earl Street | 418 yd | |
| Cole Street Sports & Social Club | Cole Street Club And Institute, Cole Street | 575 yd | |
| Highfield House | Shelford Street | 931 yd | |
| Tavern | 143 High Street | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Fisheries | 126a Rowland Road | 212 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway | 1 Haig Avenue | 626 yd | |
| Ali's Food Hut | Ff8, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 728 yd | |
| Andreas Chicken Shack | Ff6, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 728 yd | |
| Smvsh | Ff7, St Johns Market, Jubilee Way | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 18-20 Jubilee Way | 729 yd | |
| Iceland | 33-35 Southgate | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe Leisure Centre (Closed) Carlton Street | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Appleby Froddingham Social Club CEMETERY ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| St Hughs School BUSHFIELD ROAD | 1,000 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.