Gadwall Way is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN16 3UU is located in the Ashby Lakeside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gadwall Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN16 3UW, DN16 3WH, DN16 3UT, DN16 3WS, DN16 3UG, DN16 3WL, DN16 3WR, DN16 3UH, DN16 3WQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN16 3UU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN16 3UU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 45.1% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 39.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 64.6% | 53.5% | -11.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 3% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.1% | 25.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 29.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.2% | 90% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 89.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gadwall Way was 536.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 341.5% higher than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gadwall Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 11th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Gadwall Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-12-13 | £84,912 |
| 68 Gadwall Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-07-26 | £89,630 |
| 60 Gadwall Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-06-28 | £92,237 |
| 4 Gadwall Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-06-21 | £129,496 |
| 26 Gadwall Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-05-17 | £246,079 |
DN16 3UU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in DN16 3UU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Redshank Drive , DN16 3FX | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Anne's Crescent , Ashby DN16 2LW | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Carlton Street , DN15 6TA | 3out of 4 | 3,919 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 | 3,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 3,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit G, Lakeside Retail Park | 283 yd | |
| Subway | Unit H, Lakeside Retail Park | 283 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit F, Lakeside Retail Park | 283 yd | |
| McDonalds | Lakeside Parkway | 283 yd | |
| Food Hub Scunthorpe | Unit 5, Eastgate Park, Arkwright Way | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | Lakeside Parkway | 283 yd | |
| Ashby Lodge | Ashby Lodge, Brigg Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Unit D, Lakeside Retail Park | 354 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Dudley Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary School REDSHANK DRIVE | grass pitches | 533 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 | 66.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.1% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.