Lincoln Gardens is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 2HH 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 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN16 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2HQ, DN16 2TJ, DN16 2HJ, DN16 2TQ, DN16 2HG, DN16 2NA, DN16 2HL, DN16 2DY, DN16 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 2HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 36.4% | 45.9% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 23% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17% | 16.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 9.2% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.5% | 28.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -20.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 36.1% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 22.3% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 2HH this area, 32% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 32% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 18.8% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.8% | 95.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 35.7% | 13.5% | 22.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lincoln Gardens was 111.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lincoln Gardens has the 37th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 127th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-05 | £145,687 |
| 48 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2018-03-08 | £173,970 |
| 52 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-06-20 | £136,455 |
| 54 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2016-02-22 | £172,241 |
| 54 Lincoln Gardens, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,950 | 2002-07-05 | £169,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 771 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 | 790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,465 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 | 1,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 1,702 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 | 435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,597 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 | 291 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 515 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 552 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 552 yd | |
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 552 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 602 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 692 yd | |
| Butlers Club | St Bernadettes Club, 346 Ashby Road | 813 yd | |
| Priory Hotel | Priory Hotel, Ashby Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxine's Chippy | 31 Beechway | 183 yd | |
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 552 yd | |
| The Cookie People | 25 Broadway | 607 yd | |
| Shauns Fish & Chips | 32 Broadway | 671 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 24 Broadway | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 615 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 697 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Heslam Park ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Appleby Froddingham Social Club CEMETERY ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| St Hughs School BUSHFIELD ROAD | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.