Willoughby Road is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN17 2DJ 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 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 2ND, DN17 2DH, DN17 2NB, DN17 2HY, DN17 2NE, DN17 2LB, DN17 2LA, DN17 2HZ, DN17 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN17 2DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 56.9% | 55.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 43.1% | 44.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 2DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 31% | 45% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 25.1% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (66.4%) 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 | 41.7% | 37.7% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 23.9% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 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.
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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 26.5% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 16.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 17.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.7% | 94.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 38.2% | 13.5% | 24.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willoughby Road was 680.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 426.5% higher than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Willoughby Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Ashby Central and the 8th highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 190.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2021-07-12 | £112,381 |
| 67 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2019-10-18 | £95,416 |
| 79 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-09-09 | £150,474 |
| 63 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2017-08-02 | £80,408 |
| 79 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2015-12-11 | £158,207 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enderby Road Infant School Sunningdale Road , DN17 2TD | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leys Business and Enterprise College Enderby Road , DN17 2JL | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Sumpter School Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pledge2Learn Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent View College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | - not rated | 1,553 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj | 12 Cambridge Avenue | 1,062 yd | |
| Clay Oven | 287 Ashby High Street | 1,067 yd | |
| Carvers Fish Restaurant | 266-268 Ashby High Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Burringham Road | 545 yd | |
| Black Beauty | Black Beauty, Keddington Road | 760 yd | |
| Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack | Ontario Road | 922 yd | |
| The Chancel | The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue | 1,062 yd | |
| Butlers Club | St Bernadettes Club, 346 Ashby Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstons Fish & Chips | 81 Willoughby Road | 8 yd | |
| Bellisimos Riddings | 99 Willoughby Road | 8 yd | |
| Happiness House | 3 Eton Court | 685 yd | |
| Eton Court Fish Bar | 8 Eton Court | 685 yd | |
| Pizza Bella | 4 Eton Court | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co Op | 99-101 Willoughby Road | 8 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melior Community College (Closed) Enderby Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Riddings Pool ENDERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Priory Lane Community School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Bottesford Sports Hall ONTARIO ROAD | 1,050 yd | |
| Melior Community Academy CHANDOS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,059 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.