Merton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN16 3LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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	54%	53.1%	-0.9%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	46%	46.9%	0.9%	49.0%	-2.1%

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 3LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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	17.1%	19.4%	2.3%	37.9%	-18.5%
Married: Opposite sex	62.7%	61.6%	-1.1%	44.2%	17.4%
Separated	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.4%	7.2%	-1.2%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	9.9%	9.9%	0.0%	6.1%	3.8%

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	40.5%	43.6%	3.1%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	42.4%	35.4%	-7.0%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	13.3%	15.1%	1.8%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	3.6%	4.9%	1.3%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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	22.1%	16.7%	-5.4%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	9.9%	-3.8%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	17.9%	2.7%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	9.9%	2.7%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	19.8%	6.9%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	22.8%	24.7%	1.9%	33.8%	-9.1%
Other	6.1%	1.1%	-5.0%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99%	98.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	98.7%	97.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.3%	1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.4%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.5%	37.2%	-7.7%
Christian	65.9%	46.2%	19.7%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Merton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merton Road was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merton Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 98th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

🔎 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 3LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very 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 Merton Road are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Lincolnshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN16 3LP

Average Price
£206,154

Semi-Detached
£180,779

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£231,530

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merton Road

Average Price
£209,517

Semi-Detached
£195,383

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,954

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Merton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-09-08	£255,000
46 Merton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-01-31	£157,251
41 Merton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£198,500	2024-01-03	£208,817
64 Merton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-11-09	£215,538
64 Merton Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£190,100	2021-06-29	£214,951

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN16 3LP

Employment

DN16 3LP 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 3LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	126
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Transport and storage	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance 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
Bottesford Infant School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB	4out of 4	414 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bottesford Junior School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB	3out of 4	443 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB	3out of 4	629 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	3out of 4	749 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF	2out of 4	796 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,122 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF	3out of 4	1,706 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	3out of 4	1,954 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT	3out of 4	2,785 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF	3out of 4	4,290 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,429 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ	- not rated	2,788 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX	- not rated	1,390 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD	2out of 4	1,576 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ	3out of 4	2,039 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS	- not rated	2,397 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Act Fast NL Ltd Kieradan Park , North Moor Lane DN17 3PS	- not rated	2,417 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Raj	12 Cambridge Avenue		326 yd
Miller & Carter	Dolphin Inn, Messingham Road		544 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Chancel	The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue	326 yd
Black Beauty	Black Beauty, Keddington Road	447 yd
The Beckwood	The Beckwood, Holme Hall Avenue	935 yd
RAOB Club	Bottesford Road	1,054 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Messingham Road Fisheries	306 Messingham Road	273 yd
Happiness House	3 Eton Court	539 yd
Eton Court Fish Bar	8 Eton Court	539 yd
Pizza Bella	4 Eton Court	540 yd
Sopranos	49 Holme Hall Avenue	935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chancel Park CAVENDISH ROAD	grass pitches	221 yd
Bottesford Junior School Manor Road	grass pitches	451 yd
Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	752 yd
Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE	grass pitches	791 yd
Frederick Gough School GRANGE LANE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,009 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 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DN16 3LP