Powells Crescent is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 3DN 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 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, DN16 3DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 3DW, DN16 2JW, DN16 3DL, DN16 2JS, DN16 3ER, DN16 3DP, DN16 3FE, DN16 3DJ, DN16 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 3DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 38.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46.6% | 44.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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.
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 18.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 14% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.8% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 20.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 96.9% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 94.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powells Crescent was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powells Crescent has the 20th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 186th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-07-29 | £180,214 |
| 6 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-05-20 | £114,455 |
| 1 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-05-06 | £168,958 |
| 14 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-01-19 | £150,506 |
| 13 Powells Crescent, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-05-07 | £166,663 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | 4out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | 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 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,093 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 | 1,966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,176 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 | 253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,963 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 | 181 yd | |
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 345 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 355 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 355 yd | |
| Amara Care | 145 Cherry Grove | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 355 yd | |
| RAOB Club | Bottesford Road | 433 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 524 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 618 yd | |
| Harry's Bar | 37 Ashby High Street | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishermans Catch | 15 Bottesford Road | 333 yd | |
| China Garden | 13 Bottesford Road | 333 yd | |
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 374 yd | |
| Shauns Fish & Chips | 32 Broadway | 486 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 24 Broadway | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 271 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 493 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 783 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 | 452 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 851 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 | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.