Grange Lane South is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 3AR 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 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, DN16 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 2PF, DN16 3AT, DN16 3AA, DN16 2NL, DN16 2NN, DN16 3AB, DN16 2NR, DN16 2NS, DN16 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN16 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.1% | 41% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 34.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 39.6% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 18% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 24.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 15.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 14.7% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.2% | 95.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 83.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 10.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 83.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Lane South was 228.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% higher than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Lane South has the 15th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 44th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2025-02-14 | £97,478 |
| 45 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-10-03 | £134,558 |
| 21 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2024-06-28 | £112,920 |
| 27 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2022-11-01 | £103,338 |
| 39 Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-04-29 | £100,495 |
DN16 3AR 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Redshank Drive , DN16 3FX | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,172 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 | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,724 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 | 455 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Bowl | 170 Grange Lane South | 554 yd | |
| Grange Farm Hobbies Centre | Wesley Road | 746 yd | |
| Amara Care | 145 Cherry Grove | 785 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 809 yd | |
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Bess | Derwent Road | 126 yd | |
| Harry's Bar | 37 Ashby High Street | 142 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 1,005 yd | |
| RAOB Club | Bottesford Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Do | 19 Ashby High Street | 142 yd | |
| Great China | 12 Westerdale Road | 400 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 20 Westerdale Road | 400 yd | |
| Canton | 136 Healey Road | 905 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 138 Healey Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 408 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Dudley Road | 785 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit D, Lakeside Retail Park | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary School REDSHANK DRIVE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 921 yd |
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 117.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.