Chestnut Way is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 2HA is located in the Ashby Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2HL, DN16 2HJ, DN16 2EX, DN16 2NA, DN16 2HE, DN16 2HN, DN16 2HQ, DN16 2HH, DN16 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 2HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.6% | 37.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 39.2% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 43.4% | 39.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.5% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 26% | 24% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 10.5% | -11.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 24.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.3% | 95.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 96.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Way was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 109th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Chestnut Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-12-13 | £136,010 |
| 108 Chestnut Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-11-22 | £198,584 |
| 73 Chestnut Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-10-12 | £174,021 |
| 108 Chestnut Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-10-28 | £188,133 |
| 63 Chestnut Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-06-16 | £168,253 |
DN16 2HA 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 670 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 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 1,233 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,309 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 | 1,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 1,771 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 | 604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amara Care | 145 Cherry Grove | 414 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 678 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 746 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 746 yd | |
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club | Cemetery Road | 742 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 746 yd | |
| Comet Hotel | Comet Hotel, East Common Lane | 804 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 806 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxine's Chippy | 31 Beechway | 289 yd | |
| Canton | 136 Healey Road | 560 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 138 Healey Road | 560 yd | |
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 748 yd | |
| The Cookie People | 25 Broadway | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 764 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 818 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Appleby Froddingham Social Club CEMETERY ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Heslam Park ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| St Hughs School BUSHFIELD ROAD | 1,011 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.