Rochdale Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN16 3JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.5%	52%	-6.5%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	41.5%	48%	6.5%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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	22.4%	33.9%	11.5%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	42.3%	40.9%	-1.4%	44.2%	-3.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	10.7%	11.7%	1.0%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	22.4%	10.7%	-11.7%	6.1%	4.6%

Health

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	33.2%	41.9%	8.7%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	25.9%	31.2%	5.3%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	23.7%	16.9%	-6.8%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	11.1%	7.9%	-3.2%	4.0%	3.9%
Very bad health	6%	2.2%	-3.8%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.9%	23.2%	-16.7%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	10.4%	0.8%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	16.5%	2.6%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	8.8%	2.0%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.5%	5.3%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	12.5%	20.2%	7.7%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	4.3%	2.4%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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%	0.3%	0.0%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	0.8%	-1.1%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.5%	94.7%	-2.8%	81.4%	13.3%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

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	99.1%	94.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.7%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	94.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	25%	13.5%	11.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	9.3%	6.0%	3.3%

Safety

Is Rochdale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochdale Road was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rochdale Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Ashby Central and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£29,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN16 3JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rochdale Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Scunthorpe.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rochdale Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN16 3JQ

Average Price
£161,895

Semi-Detached
£161,895

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rochdale Road

Average Price
£169,446

Semi-Detached
£169,446

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rochdale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Rochdale Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2025-09-26	£186,711
59 Rochdale Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-09-09	£187,726
49 Rochdale Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£50,000	2025-07-02	£52,067
8 Rochdale Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2025-05-09	£179,109
13 Rochdale Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2024-11-08	£203,909

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN16 3JQ

Employment

DN16 3JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN16 3JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	95
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	21
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF	- not rated	204 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF	3out of 4	204 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sunway Infant School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF	- not rated	293 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	3out of 4	766 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willoughby Road Primary School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	- not rated	766 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	940 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic School Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF	- not rated	940 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG	3out of 4	1,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	3out of 4	1,181 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	- not rated	1,181 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS	- not rated	1,648 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD	- not rated	826 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pledge2Learn Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ	- not rated	1,585 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS	- not rated	1,625 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trent View College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS	- not rated	1,644 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG	- not rated	1,707 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carvers Fish Restaurant	266-268 Ashby High Street	430 yd
Clay Oven	287 Ashby High Street	456 yd
Coffee House	236 Ashby High Street	491 yd
The Gourmet	261 Ashby High Street	502 yd
Coffee at 43	43 Broadway	556 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Paint Shop	253-255 Ashby High Street	527 yd
Butlers Club	St Bernadettes Club, 346 Ashby Road	553 yd
RAOB Club	Bottesford Road	584 yd
Ashby Mill Road Club	Ashby Mill Road Club, Modder Street	613 yd
The Chancel	The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue	640 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bubble Garden	294 Ashby High Street	424 yd
Deep Pan & BBQ	306 Ashby High Street	430 yd
Turkish Delight	285 Ashby High Street	456 yd
Forum	248 Ashby High Street	491 yd
Sabalan Pizza	269 Ashby High Street	502 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	311 Ashby High Street	456 yd
Iceland	31 Broadway	604 yd
Lincolnshire Co Op	99-101 Willoughby Road	775 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE	grass pitches	212 yd
Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street	health and fitness suite	480 yd
Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS	grass pitches	777 yd
Chancel Park CAVENDISH ROAD	grass pitches	842 yd
St. Bede'S Catholic Voluntary Academy COLLUM AVENUE	grass pitches	915 yd
Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	1,020 yd
Priory Lane Community School PRIORY LANE	grass pitches	1,040 yd
Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,046 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.