Mackender Court is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN16 2JW is located in the Ashby Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mackender Court, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2JS, DN16 3DN, DN16 3DL, DN16 2JT, DN16 3DW, DN16 2LR, DN16 3ER, DN16 3FE, DN16 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 2JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 43.6% | 43.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.5% | 16.4% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 22.4% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 13.2% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 (47.2%) 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 | 23.5% | 17.4% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -31.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 29.5% | 36% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Bad health | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 2JW this area, 37.7% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 37.7% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 11.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 16.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 40.9% | 13.5% | 27.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mackender Court was 111.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mackender Court has the 36th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 126th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Mackender Court, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2025-09-19 | £93,000 |
| 10 Mackender Court, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2025-09-19 | £81,000 |
| 17 Mackender Court, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-17 | £104,221 |
| 33 Mackender Court, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-05-18 | £99,691 |
| 14 Mackender Court, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2023-03-31 | £92,609 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN16 2JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,034 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 | 1,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,113 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 | 187 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 120 yd | |
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 306 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 308 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 308 yd | |
| Amara Care | 145 Cherry Grove | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 308 yd | |
| RAOB Club | Bottesford Road | 457 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 478 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 576 yd | |
| Harry's Bar | 37 Ashby High Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishermans Catch | 15 Bottesford Road | 314 yd | |
| China Garden | 13 Bottesford Road | 314 yd | |
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 327 yd | |
| The Cookie People | 25 Broadway | 443 yd | |
| Shauns Fish & Chips | 32 Broadway | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 295 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 449 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 857 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 | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.