Chelwood Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 1HB is located in the Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chelwood Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 1EY, DN17 1HA, DN17 1EZ, DN17 1ET, DN17 1ES, DN17 1ER, DN17 1EU, DN17 1EX, DN17 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN17 1HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 DN17 1HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 21.6% | 22.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 62.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 42.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 16.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 39.7% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.4% | 90.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelwood Road was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Brumby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chelwood Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Brumby and the 217th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chelwood Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-05-24 | £233,775 |
| 7 Chelwood Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-09-17 | £324,853 |
| 4 Chelwood Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2020-06-12 | £235,710 |
| 7 Chelwood Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-03-23 | £278,470 |
| 4 Chelwood Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2016-09-09 | £226,681 |
DN17 1HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 DN17 1HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Lane Community School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | 2out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliffe Primary School Dryden Road , DN17 1PN | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School Lincoln Gardens , Ashby DN16 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 5 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 2,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Corner Cafe | 74 Old Brumby Street | 745 yd | |
| Clay Oven | 287 Ashby High Street | 856 yd | |
| Carvers Fish Restaurant | 266-268 Ashby High Street | 930 yd | |
| Lunch Express | OneSchool Global, Ridge Way Campus, Ridge Way | 970 yd | |
| The Gourmet | 261 Ashby High Street | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Hotel | Priory Hotel, Ashby Road | 519 yd | |
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Burringham Road | 553 yd | |
| Butlers Club | St Bernadettes Club, 346 Ashby Road | 738 yd | |
| Heslam Park Club | Heslam Park, Ashby Road | 956 yd | |
| The Queensway | Ashby Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin House | 342 Ashby Road | 738 yd | |
| China Town | 72 Old Brumby Street | 745 yd | |
| Naga Spice | 60 Old Brumby Street | 745 yd | |
| Stars Takeaway | 66 Old Brumby Street | 745 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 285 Ashby High Street | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 856 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co Op | 99-101 Willoughby Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School (Closed) Chandos Road | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Priory Lane Community School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Melior Community Academy CHANDOS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| West Common Lane Playing Fields WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| West Common Youth Sports Hall West Common Lane | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Listy'S Health Club (Closed) West Common Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 608 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Heslam Park ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| North Lindsey College KINGSWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 972 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 268 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.