Westfield Road is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN16 2LB 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 Westfield Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2LE, DN16 2LD, DN16 2LF, DN16 2LG, DN16 2TH, DN16 2RL, DN16 2HW, DN16 2RJ, DN16 2TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 2LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 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 | 28% | 37.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 34.8% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 38.5% | 38.3% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 41.1% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 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 | 31.1% | 22.7% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 7.6% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 92.6% | 90.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 90.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Road was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westfield Road has the 47th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 178th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Westfield Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-04-26 | £167,565 |
| 20 Westfield Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-02-23 | £147,180 |
| 6 Westfield Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-24 | £156,306 |
| 46 Westfield Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-11-04 | £250,090 |
| 32 Westfield Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2022-10-17 | £177,628 |
DN16 2LB 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 1,103 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 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,746 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 | 1,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,028 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 | 268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,880 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 | 93 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 306 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 464 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 464 yd | |
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 464 yd | |
| Harry's Bar | 37 Ashby High Street | 595 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 603 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 711 yd | |
| RAOB Club | Bottesford Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 477 yd | |
| Maxine's Chippy | 31 Beechway | 535 yd | |
| Fishermans Catch | 15 Bottesford Road | 556 yd | |
| China Garden | 13 Bottesford Road | 556 yd | |
| The Cookie People | 25 Broadway | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 340 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 592 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 235 yd |
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 170.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.