Willoughby Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 2DQ 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 2DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 2HU, DN17 2DP, DN17 2EH, DN17 2DR, DN17 2DW, DN17 2DG, DN17 2DN, DN17 2DL, DN17 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN17 2DQ 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 2DQ 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 Willoughby 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.
Willoughby 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 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-08-13 | £126,490 |
| 32 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-20 | £119,215 |
| 24 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-02-18 | £110,837 |
| 18 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2016-11-25 | £121,359 |
| 32 Willoughby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2007-06-29 | £117,517 |
DN17 2DQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddings Junior School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Lane Junior School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Lane Community School Priory Lane , DN17 1HE | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Sumpter School Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,539 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 | 1,297 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 | 1,126 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pledge2Learn Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 1,516 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 | 953 yd | |
| Carvers Fish Restaurant | 266-268 Ashby High Street | 990 yd | |
| The Gourmet | 261 Ashby High Street | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Burringham Road | 322 yd | |
| Butlers Club | St Bernadettes Club, 346 Ashby Road | 936 yd | |
| Black Beauty | Black Beauty, Keddington Road | 974 yd | |
| Priory Hotel | Priory Hotel, Ashby Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstons Fish & Chips | 81 Willoughby Road | 246 yd | |
| Bellisimos Riddings | 99 Willoughby Road | 246 yd | |
| Oh My Pizza | 69 Enderby Road | 767 yd | |
| Happiness House | 3 Eton Court | 907 yd | |
| Eton Court Fish Bar | 8 Eton Court | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co Op | 99-101 Willoughby Road | 246 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 311 Ashby High Street | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Lane Community School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Melior Community College (Closed) Enderby Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Melior Community Academy CHANDOS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Riddings Pool ENDERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive School (Closed) Chandos Road | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Westcliffe Primary School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| West Common Lane Playing Fields WEST COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Freaky'S Fitness Centre (Closed) 254-258 254-258 Ashby High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.