Canterbury Close is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 1PU is located in the Brumby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canterbury Close, Scunthorpe, DN17 1PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 1QQ, DN17 1PX, DN17 1PY, DN17 1YA, DN17 1PF, DN17 1QG, DN17 1XY, DN17 1QN, DN17 1QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN17 1PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 DN17 1PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 44.3% | 47.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 32.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46% | 43.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 25.4% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 28.1% | 17.5% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 15.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 92.9% | 83.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 15.1% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 83.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 76.7% | -31.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 11.5% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 37.6% | 13.5% | 24.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Close was 417.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.1% higher than the Brumby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Brumby and the 17th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 224.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Canterbury Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2023-07-03 | £98,610 |
| 45 Canterbury Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2023-03-15 | £105,531 |
| 35 Canterbury Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-09-16 | £122,431 |
| 1 Canterbury Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2019-10-04 | £75,684 |
| 67 Canterbury Close, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-01-07 | £115,807 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Parkwood Plymouth Road , DN17 1SS | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliffe Primary School Dryden Road , DN17 1PN | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Lane Community School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | 2out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enderby Road Infant School Sunningdale Road , DN17 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Community school | 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 | 952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 1,112 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 | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 2,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcafe | 2 Lichfield Avenue | 310 yd | |
| Parkwood Community Hub | Oasis Academy, Plymouth Road | 702 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Asda Stores Ltd, Burringham Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Lunch Express | OneSchool Global, Ridge Way Campus, Ridge Way | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Plaice | 12 Lichfield Avenue | 251 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza | 10 Lichfield Avenue | 252 yd | |
| Panku Scunthorpe | Asda Stores Ltd, Burringham Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Burringham Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe Primary School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Oasis Academy Parkwood PLYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| West Common Youth Sports Hall West Common Lane | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Listy'S Health Club (Closed) West Common Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 703 yd |
| West Common Lane Playing Fields WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Melior Community Academy CHANDOS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School (Closed) Chandos Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| North Lindsey College KINGSWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Quibell Park Stadium BRUMBY WOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| 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.