Lincoln Gardens is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 2AU is located in the Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN16 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2DQ, DN16 2AS, DN16 2ED, DN16 2AY, DN16 2DX, DN16 2AZ, DN16 2DT, DN16 2BA, DN16 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN16 2AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.4% | 47.9% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 52.1% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 27.1% | 33.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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% | 42.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 19.9% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 20.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 24.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.5% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.8% | 95.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lincoln Gardens was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lincoln Gardens has the 45th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 201st highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-09-11 | £155,000 |
| 102 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-02-27 | £151,912 |
| 102 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2005-12-07 | £155,349 |
| 92 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,500 | 1999-08-06 | £158,047 |
DN16 2AU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in DN16 2AU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Lane Community School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | 2out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,645 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 | 1,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 556 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gourmet | 261 Ashby High Street | 418 yd | |
| Laundry Lounge | 33 Broadway | 428 yd | |
| Smoking Goat | 35 Broadway | 429 yd | |
| Clay Oven | 287 Ashby High Street | 443 yd | |
| Coffee House | 236 Ashby High Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Hotel | Priory Hotel, Ashby Road | 371 yd | |
| Butlers Club | St Bernadettes Club, 346 Ashby Road | 385 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 389 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 407 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House | 342 Ashby Road | 385 yd | |
| Maxine's Chippy | 31 Beechway | 386 yd | |
| Sabalan Pizza | 269 Ashby High Street | 418 yd | |
| Mizaans of Ashby | 265 Ashby High Street | 418 yd | |
| Bebes Delicatessen | 267 Ashby High Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 428 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 443 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 121 yd |
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Heslam Park ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Priory Lane Community School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School (Closed) Chandos Road | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Melior Community Academy CHANDOS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.