Milton Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 3ES is located in the Ashby Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 3EH, DN16 3EN, DN16 3HF, DN16 3EJ, DN16 3DS, DN16 3EQ, DN16 3DU, DN16 3DH, DN16 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 3ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.3% | 41.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 35.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.3% | 41.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 45.9% | 40.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 25.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 20.3% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 18.6% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 91.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 94.1% | 94% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road was 123.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milton Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 108th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Minshull Court Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2002-03-08 | £142,424 |
| 3 Minshull Court Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2000-11-24 | £131,621 |
| 2 Minshull Court Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2000-08-14 | £133,151 |
| 1 Minshull Court Milton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £24,500 | 1998-03-31 | £109,511 |
DN16 3ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 478 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 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | 4out of 4 | 1,147 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 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,400 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 | 2,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,278 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 | 502 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapmans Fruit & Veg | Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street | 412 yd | |
| Salvation Army Centre | 187 Ashby High Street | 421 yd | |
| Broadway Cafe | 211a Ashby High Street | 456 yd | |
| Malt Shovel | 219 Ashby High Street | 456 yd | |
| Coffee at 43 | 43 Broadway | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAOB Club | Bottesford Road | 150 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street | 456 yd | |
| Ashby Mill Road Club | Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street | 571 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 618 yd | |
| The Chancel | The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishermans Catch | 15 Bottesford Road | 314 yd | |
| China Garden | 13 Bottesford Road | 314 yd | |
| Aun-Tea Boba Place | 4 Collum Lane | 470 yd | |
| Shauns Fish & Chips | 32 Broadway | 485 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 24 Broadway | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 531 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Ashby High Street | 557 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Blood Sweat And Muscle ASHBY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| The Grange Primary School (Junior Site) Cornwall Road | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Chancel Park CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School ANNES CRESCENT | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Holme Valley Primary School TIMBERLAND | grass pitches | 1,068 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.