Plymouth Road is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN17 1TL 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 Plymouth Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 1TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 1SH, DN17 1TW, DN17 1SL, DN17 1XD, DN17 1SN, DN17 1SJ, DN17 1TP, DN17 1YL, DN17 1XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN17 1TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.4% | 25% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 50.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 29.1% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -19.3% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 45.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 20.2% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 21.3% | 24.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 18% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 94.5% | 95% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 95% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plymouth Road was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Brumby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plymouth Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Brumby and the 178th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Plymouth Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-28 | £135,465 |
| 88 Plymouth Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-30 | £225,238 |
| 6 Plymouth Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-27 | £175,270 |
| 80 Plymouth Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-08-01 | £151,905 |
| 28 Plymouth Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2024-05-28 | £142,239 |
DN17 1TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1TL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Parkwood Plymouth Road , DN17 1SS | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliffe Primary School Dryden Road , DN17 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Lane Community School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | 2out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkeley Primary School Marsden Drive , DN15 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Road Infant School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,918 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 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 2 Foxhills Road , DN15 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skills Centre PLUS 30 Hebden Road , DN15 8DT | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Community Hub | Oasis Academy, Plymouth Road | 389 yd | |
| Lunch Express | OneSchool Global, Ridge Way Campus, Ridge Way | 679 yd | |
| Arcafe | 2 Lichfield Avenue | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Plaza | 10 Lichfield Avenue | 808 yd | |
| Sams Plaice | 12 Lichfield Avenue | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Parkwood PLYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Quibell Park Stadium BRUMBY WOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| North Lindsey College KINGSWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| West Common Youth Sports Hall West Common Lane | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Listy'S Health Club (Closed) West Common Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 680 yd |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| West Common Lane Playing Fields WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Co-Op Sports Ground WOODLANDS GARDENS | grass pitches | 889 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 | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.