Balliol Drive, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN16 3LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	50.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.6%	49.2%	1.6%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DN16 3LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.4%	19.1%	0.7%	37.9%	-18.8%
Married: Opposite sex	64%	62.6%	-1.4%	44.2%	18.4%
Separated	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.4%	7.7%	1.3%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	11.2%	8.9%	-2.3%	6.1%	2.8%

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	40%	42.3%	2.3%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	38.9%	33.8%	-5.1%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	16%	18.8%	2.8%	12.7%	6.1%
Bad health	4.7%	3.5%	-1.2%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.6%	16.9%	-2.7%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.2%	12.7%	-6.5%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	15.2%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	4.6%	0.2%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	24.1%	12.9%	16.9%	7.2%
Degree or Similar	24.8%	24.9%	0.1%	33.8%	-8.9%
Other	4%	1.7%	-2.3%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	98.1%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.7%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	95.6%	95.8%	0.2%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	95.8%	0.9%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.2%	3.8%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	16%	13.5%	2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	61.5%	46.2%	15.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Balliol Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balliol Drive was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Balliol Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 28th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DN16 3LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Balliol Drive are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Glanford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Balliol Drive, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN16 3LA

Average Price
£206,598

Semi-Detached
£180,769

Terraced
£180,171

Detached
£216,731

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Balliol Drive

Average Price
£225,308

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£225,308

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Balliol DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Balliol Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-01-27	£267,326
33 Balliol Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£138,450	2024-12-11	£141,813
48 Balliol Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2024-07-26	£226,175
31 Balliol Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-06-10	£226,490
35 Balliol Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£141,500	2023-10-27	£147,449

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN16 3LA

Employment

DN16 3LA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN16 3LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	26
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Education	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Construction	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF	2out of 4	483 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bottesford Infant School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB	4out of 4	777 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bottesford Junior School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB	3out of 4	841 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	3out of 4	930 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB	3out of 4	964 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG	3out of 4	713 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF	3out of 4	1,309 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	3out of 4	1,826 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT	3out of 4	2,422 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA	3out of 4	4,060 yd	University technical college	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	2,296 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ	- not rated	2,625 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	2out of 4	1,178 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ	3out of 4	1,620 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX	- not rated	1,798 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS	- not rated	2,271 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN	3out of 4	2,494 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Raj	12 Cambridge Avenue	213 yd
Miller & Carter	Dolphin Inn, Messingham Road	984 yd
Coffee at 43	43 Broadway	990 yd
Chapmans Fruit & Veg	Rear of, 212-214 Ashby High Street	1,011 yd
Coffee House	236 Ashby High Street	1,017 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chancel	The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue	213 yd
RAOB Club	Bottesford Road	650 yd
The Beckwood	The Beckwood, Holme Hall Avenue	765 yd
Black Beauty	Black Beauty, Keddington Road	767 yd
Crown Hotel	Crown Hotel, 209 Ashby High Street	1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Messingham Road Fisheries	306 Messingham Road	658 yd
Sopranos	49 Holme Hall Avenue	765 yd
Tasty Takeaway	47 Holme Hall Avenue	765 yd
Happiness House	3 Eton Court	844 yd
Eton Court Fish Bar	8 Eton Court	844 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	31 Broadway		1,053 yd
Tesco Express	311 Ashby High Street		1,093 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chancel Park CAVENDISH ROAD	grass pitches	228 yd
Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE	grass pitches	539 yd
Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	589 yd
Holme Valley Primary School TIMBERLAND	grass pitches	876 yd
Bottesford Junior School Manor Road	grass pitches	879 yd
Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street	health and fitness suite	1,015 yd
Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	1,073 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	194 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	19.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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