Queensway is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 2PH 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 Queensway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2JG, DN16 2JQ, DN16 2PG, DN16 2NH, DN16 2PQ, DN16 1RB, DN16 1RA, DN16 2NJ, DN16 1RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN16 2PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 46.1% | 47.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.9% | 52.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 39.3% | 47.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 35% | -12.5% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 45.1% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 11.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 23.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 15.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 19.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 16.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 96.3% | 91.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queensway was 148.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% higher than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queensway has the 26th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 88th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2008-05-30 | £119,786 |
| 367 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2008-03-07 | £143,100 |
| 363 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2007-09-28 | £126,705 |
| 363 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-01-16 | £123,929 |
| 367 Queensway, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1999-03-05 | £118,097 |
The percentage of student residents living in DN16 2PH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 73 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Redshank Drive , DN16 3FX | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Queensway , DN16 2HY | 1out of 4 | 1,400 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,798 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 | 2,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 848 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Farm Hobbies Centre | Wesley Road | 510 yd | |
| Amara Care | 145 Cherry Grove | 696 yd | |
| Claires Cafe | Grange Lane North Cafe, Grange Lane North | 775 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 849 yd | |
| Ashby Bowl | 170 Grange Lane South | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Bar | 37 Ashby High Street | 258 yd | |
| Queen Bess | Derwent Road | 407 yd | |
| Comet Hotel | Comet Hotel, East Common Lane | 988 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Do | 19 Ashby High Street | 258 yd | |
| Canton | 136 Healey Road | 527 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 138 Healey Road | 527 yd | |
| Great China | 12 Westerdale Road | 765 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 20 Westerdale Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 511 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Dudley Road | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary School REDSHANK DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.