Marlowe Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 1QP 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 Marlowe Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 1QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 1QX, DN17 1QR, DN17 1SB, DN17 1QS, DN17 1QL, DN17 1QY, DN17 1QW, DN17 1RB, DN17 1QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN17 1QP is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 49% | 46.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51% | 53.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 1QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 42.9% | 50.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 28.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 11.2% | -7.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -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 | 35.4% | 42.8% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 32.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 19.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 25.5% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 16.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 22.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 11.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 97.6% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 96.4% | 87.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 12.1% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 86.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.3% | 76.7% | -36.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 47.1% | 13.5% | 33.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlowe Road was 174.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% higher than the Brumby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlowe Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Brumby and the 66th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Marlowe Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-04-07 | £81,493 |
| 17 Marlowe Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2024-03-06 | £78,686 |
| 17 Marlowe Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2023-12-14 | £56,414 |
| 12 Marlowe Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2023-10-16 | £105,246 |
| 20 Marlowe Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-02-15 | £109,322 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe Primary School Dryden Road , DN17 1PN | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Parkwood Plymouth Road , DN17 1SS | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Lane Community School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enderby Road Infant School Sunningdale Road , DN17 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,879 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 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 3,208 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 | 1,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 1,408 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 | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 148 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, Asda Stores Ltd, Burringham Road | 654 yd | |
| Parkwood Community Hub | Oasis Academy, Plymouth Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Plaice | 12 Lichfield Avenue | 205 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza | 10 Lichfield Avenue | 211 yd | |
| Panku Scunthorpe | Asda Stores Ltd, Burringham Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Burringham Road | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe Primary School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| West Common Lane Playing Fields WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Oasis Academy Parkwood PLYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| West Common Youth Sports Hall West Common Lane | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Listy'S Health Club (Closed) West Common Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 949 yd |
| Burringham Cross Roads (Scunthorpe Town Rugby Union Football Club) EVANNE EVANNE BURRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Melior Community Academy CHANDOS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School (Closed) Chandos Road | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Ashby Decoy Golf Club BURRINGHAM ROAD | golf | 1,090 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.