Queensway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN16 2JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	52.7%	49.2%	-3.5%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	47.3%	50.8%	3.5%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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 2JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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	44.9%	45.1%	0.2%	37.9%	7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	32.8%	35.9%	3.1%	44.2%	-8.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	13.1%	11.8%	-1.3%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	6.6%	5.1%	-1.5%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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 (69%) 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	35.5%	32.2%	-3.3%	48.4%	-16.2%
Good health	35.5%	36.8%	1.3%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	20%	21.8%	1.8%	12.7%	9.1%
Bad health	6.9%	6.7%	-0.2%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	2%	2.5%	0.5%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 2JJ this area, 29.2% 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 13.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.4%	29.2%	-10.2%	18.2%	11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.7%	21.5%	-3.2%	9.6%	11.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	15.4%	-0.3%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	3%	5.1%	2.1%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	11.8%	4.2%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	8.1%	13.3%	5.2%	33.8%	-20.5%
Other	1.5%	3.6%	2.1%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
White	98.8%	98.3%	-0.5%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	97.1%	96.7%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Oceania	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	96.7%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.8%	76.7%	-15.9%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
No passport held	36.3%	13.5%	22.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	60.1%	37.2%	22.9%
Christian	36.1%	46.2%	-10.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Queensway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashby Central average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DN16 2JJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Queensway are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Scunthorpe.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Queensway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN16 2JJ

Average Price
£98,298

Semi-Detached
£97,126

Terraced
£122,907

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queensway

Average Price
£128,111

Semi-Detached
£146,689

Terraced
£126,568

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£73,920

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on QueenswayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
252 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£86,000	2025-01-20	£90,157
236 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£82,000	2024-08-16	£87,104
226 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2024-05-20	£109,414
248 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£86,500	2023-01-04	£90,047
280 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2022-11-18	£62,523

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN16 2JJ

Employment

DN16 2JJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Retired	31
Part-Time Employee	22
Unemployed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	15
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	8
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	6
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	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	588 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Redshank Drive , DN16 3FX	3out of 4	620 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW	4out of 4	710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL	4out of 4	1,558 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED	3out of 4	1,564 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,266 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG	3out of 4	1,269 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT	3out of 4	1,828 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	3out of 4	2,657 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA	3out of 4	3,156 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS	- not rated	2,950 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ	- not rated	3,069 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ	3out of 4	450 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN	3out of 4	858 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD	2out of 4	1,290 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB	4out of 4	2,155 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS	- not rated	2,959 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grange Farm Hobbies Centre	Wesley Road	411 yd
Lebus Canteen	Lebus Furniture Ltd, Dunlop Way	566 yd
Harlequin Office Furniture Ltd	Unit 2, Dunlop Way	566 yd
Food Hub Scunthorpe	Unit 5, Eastgate Park, Arkwright Way	649 yd
Burger King	Unit F, Lakeside Retail Park	731 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queen Bess	Derwent Road	378 yd
Harry's Bar	37 Ashby High Street	515 yd
The Anchor	Lakeside Parkway	731 yd
Ashby Lodge	Ashby Lodge, Brigg Road	944 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
San Do	19 Ashby High Street	515 yd
Great China	12 Westerdale Road	594 yd
Pizza Hot	20 Westerdale Road	594 yd
Canton	136 Healey Road	948 yd
Pizza Time	138 Healey Road	948 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Lidl, Dudley Road	335 yd
The Food Warehouse	Unit D, Lakeside Retail Park	650 yd
Aldi	Aldi, Ashby High Street	872 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary School REDSHANK DRIVE	grass pitches	571 yd
St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT	grass pitches	723 yd
The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road	grass pitches	786 yd
Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	960 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	183.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DN16 2JJ