Milton Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 3EJ 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 Milton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 3EL, DN16 3HG, DN16 3HJ, DN16 3ES, DN16 3EN, DN16 3NW, DN16 3DT, DN16 3EH, DN16 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 3EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.6% | 38.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 35.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 32.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -16.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 36.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 20.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around DN16 3EJ this area, 38.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 38.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.5% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 94.5% | 90% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 35.6% | 13.5% | 22.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milton Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 111th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2025-01-24 | £110,697 |
| 46 Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-02-04 | £116,955 |
| 52 Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2015-02-06 | £141,045 |
| 46 Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2013-01-25 | £98,139 |
| 54 Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2010-04-23 | £129,548 |
DN16 3EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,539 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 | 2,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,393 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 | 642 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 546 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 561 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 591 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 591 yd | |
| Coffee at 43 | 43 Broadway | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAOB Club | Bottesford Road | 211 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 591 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 694 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 729 yd | |
| The Chancel | The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishermans Catch | 15 Bottesford Road | 442 yd | |
| China Garden | 13 Bottesford Road | 442 yd | |
| Shauns Fish & Chips | 32 Broadway | 603 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 24 Broadway | 603 yd | |
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 650 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 654 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Chancel Park CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Holme Valley Primary School TIMBERLAND | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.