Asterby Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 2DN 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 Asterby Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 2DL, DN17 2DR, DN17 2FL, DN17 2DP, DN17 2DU, DN17 2DQ, DN17 2DW, DN17 2DG, DN17 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN17 2DN has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 48% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 31.8% | 38.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 38.7% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 44.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12.1% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around DN17 2DN this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 31.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11.5% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 18% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 96.6% | 91.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 91.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Asterby Road was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Asterby Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Ashby Central and the 160th lowest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Asterby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-26 | £126,878 |
| 16 Asterby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-07-19 | £121,592 |
| 6 Asterby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-11-13 | £141,149 |
| 8 Asterby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-21 | £125,720 |
| 26 Asterby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2022-04-01 | £99,723 |
DN17 2DN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Lane Junior School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Lane Community School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | 3out of 4 | 606 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 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Sumpter School Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leys Business and Enterprise College Enderby Road , DN17 2JL | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,376 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 | 1,243 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 | 1,119 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pledge2Learn Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 1,647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Oven | 287 Ashby High Street | 790 yd | |
| Carvers Fish Restaurant | 266-268 Ashby High Street | 829 yd | |
| The Gourmet | 261 Ashby High Street | 918 yd | |
| Coffee House | 236 Ashby High Street | 941 yd | |
| Coffee at 43 | 43 Broadway | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Burringham Road | 196 yd | |
| Butlers Club | St Bernadettes Club, 346 Ashby Road | 772 yd | |
| Priory Hotel | Priory Hotel, Ashby Road | 924 yd | |
| The Paint Shop | 253-255 Ashby High Street | 950 yd | |
| Black Beauty | Black Beauty, Keddington Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstons Fish & Chips | 81 Willoughby Road | 351 yd | |
| Bellisimos Riddings | 99 Willoughby Road | 351 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 342 Ashby Road | 772 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 285 Ashby High Street | 790 yd | |
| Bubble Garden | 294 Ashby High Street | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co Op | 99-101 Willoughby Road | 351 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 790 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 Broadway | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Lane Community School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Melior Community Academy CHANDOS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School (Closed) Chandos Road | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Melior Community College (Closed) Enderby Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Riddings Pool ENDERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| West Common Lane Playing Fields WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School LINCOLN GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.