Dorchester Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 1XA 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 Dorchester Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 1XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 1UX, DN17 1UZ, DN17 1UU, DN17 1XT, DN17 1XU, DN17 1UR, DN17 1UP, DN17 1UY, DN17 1XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN17 1XA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% | 52.8% | -6.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 40.6% | 47.2% | 6.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 34.7% | 41.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 24.6% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 15.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 17% | 13.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 39.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 29.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 22.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 27.6% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 14.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 17.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 97.6% | 90.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 9.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 90.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.9% | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Road was 192.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% higher than the Brumby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorchester Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Brumby and the 65th highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dawlish Court Dorchester Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-02-22 | £94,305 |
| 9 Dawlish Court Dorchester Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2009-01-09 | £112,850 |
| 3 Dawlish Court Dorchester Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2008-06-02 | £88,085 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN17 1XA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School Plymouth Road , DN17 1SS | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Parkwood Plymouth Road , DN17 1SS | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Infant School Plymouth Road , DN17 1SS | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwood Junior School Plymouth Road , DN17 1SS | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliffe Infants' School Dryden Road , DN17 1PN | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sumpter School Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leys Business and Enterprise College Enderby Road , DN17 2JL | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Ridge School Specialist Sports College Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent View College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 785 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh's Special School Bushfield Road , DN16 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Community Hub | Oasis Academy, Plymouth Road | 420 yd | |
| Arcafe | 2 Lichfield Avenue | 593 yd | |
| Lunch Express | OneSchool Global, Ridge Way Campus, Ridge Way | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Plaice | 12 Lichfield Avenue | 551 yd | |
| Pizza Plaza | 10 Lichfield Avenue | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Parkwood PLYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Quibell Park Stadium BRUMBY WOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Westcliffe Primary School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| West Common Youth Sports Hall West Common Lane | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Listy'S Health Club (Closed) West Common Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 891 yd |
| West Common Lane Playing Fields WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| John Leggott Sixth Form College WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,002 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.