Valley View Drive is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 3TA is located in the Bottesford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1981-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley View Drive, Scunthorpe, DN16 3TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 3SZ, DN16 3SG, DN16 3TB, DN16 3SQ, DN16 3SP, DN16 3TL, DN16 3SS, DN16 3SY, DN16 3TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN16 3TA, 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 | 50.2% | 53.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 32.6% | 38.9% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 47.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 48% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 16.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 24.6% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 31.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 92.6% | 94.9% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 94.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley View Drive was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Bottesford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Valley View Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bottesford and the 15th lowest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Valley View Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2022-09-01 | £111,751 |
| 78 Valley View Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-01-24 | £106,795 |
| 70 Valley View Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2020-12-17 | £69,884 |
| 42 Valley View Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-08-26 | £334,783 |
| 56 Valley View Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2016-12-14 | £270,271 |
DN16 3TA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottesford Infant School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bottesford Junior School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunway Infant School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leys Business and Enterprise College Enderby Road , DN17 2JL | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pledge2Learn Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Act Fast NL Ltd Kieradan Park , North Moor Lane DN17 3PS | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Natura | Visitor Centre, Messingham Road | 588 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Dolphin Inn, Messingham Road | 598 yd | |
| The Raj | 12 Cambridge Avenue | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beckwood | The Beckwood, Holme Hall Avenue | 871 yd | |
| The Chancel | The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue | 978 yd | |
| Black Beauty | Black Beauty, Keddington Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messingham Road Fisheries | 306 Messingham Road | 831 yd | |
| Sopranos | 49 Holme Hall Avenue | 871 yd | |
| Tasty Takeaway | 47 Holme Hall Avenue | 871 yd | |
| Pizza Bella | 4 Eton Court | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bottesford Junior School Manor Road | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Chancel Park CAVENDISH ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Gravel Pit PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD GRAVEL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 966 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.