Orchard Close is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 2RL is located in the Ashby Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Close, Scunthorpe, DN16 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2EJ, DN16 2RJ, DN16 2LD, DN16 2LR, DN16 2RH, DN16 2LE, DN16 2JT, DN16 2TF, DN16 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 2RL 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 Orchard Close was 124.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Close has the 36th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Ashby Central and the 108th highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Orchard Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-09-27 | £128,733 |
| 6 Orchard Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-03-28 | £124,654 |
| 12 Orchard Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-07-23 | £119,192 |
| 8 Orchard Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-09-06 | £136,951 |
| 8 Orchard Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-12-09 | £140,798 |
DN16 2RL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Infants' School School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | - not rated | 179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Junior School Lincoln Gardens , DN16 2ED | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Infant School Lincoln Gardens , DN16 2ED | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | - not rated | 590 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | - not rated | 212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brumby Engineering College Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,919 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 | - not rated | 215 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tle Independent School Grange Farm Hobbies Centre, Wesley Road , DN16 1SA | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 138 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 141 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 301 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 301 yd | |
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 301 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 450 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 558 yd | |
| RAOB Club | Bottesford Road | 598 yd | |
| Harry's Bar | 37 Ashby High Street | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 315 yd | |
| Fishermans Catch | 15 Bottesford Road | 389 yd | |
| China Garden | 13 Bottesford Road | 389 yd | |
| The Cookie People | 25 Broadway | 426 yd | |
| Shauns Fish & Chips | 32 Broadway | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 365 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 435 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 977 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 | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.