Kirkby Road is in Scunthorpe and in Scunthorpe district. DN17 2JZ 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 Kirkby Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 2LD, DN17 2JU, DN17 2NW, DN17 2JX, DN17 2LA, DN17 2JT, DN17 2JR, DN17 2NJ, DN17 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN17 2JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 39.4% | 49.1% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 24.5% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 17.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.4% | 42.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 20.7% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 16.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 16.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 98.3% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.6% | 91.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkby Road was 107.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Ashby Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkby Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Ashby Central and the 133rd highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Kirkby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-09-06 | £127,080 |
| 41 Kirkby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2024-03-28 | £107,396 |
| 32 Kirkby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-02-09 | £112,802 |
| 40 Kirkby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-05-30 | £156,096 |
| 62 Kirkby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2022-08-10 | £66,308 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enderby Road Infant School Sunningdale Road , DN17 2TD | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 2out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliffe Primary School Dryden Road , DN17 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Act Fast NL Ltd Kieradan Park , North Moor Lane DN17 3PS | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southpark Enterprise College | South Park Enterprise College, Newdown Court, Newdown Road | 990 yd | |
| The Raj | 12 Cambridge Avenue | 1,076 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Dolphin Inn, Messingham Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Beauty | Black Beauty, Keddington Road | 632 yd | |
| Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack | Ontario Road | 638 yd | |
| Beacon Hotel | Beacon Hotel, Burringham Road | 846 yd | |
| The Chancel | The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellisimos Riddings | 99 Willoughby Road | 303 yd | |
| Kingstons Fish & Chips | 81 Willoughby Road | 304 yd | |
| Milanos | 28 Quebec Road | 503 yd | |
| Chillies Takeaway | 26 Quebec Road | 504 yd | |
| Yaddlethorpe Takeaway | 30 Quebec Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co Op | 99-101 Willoughby Road | 304 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melior Community College (Closed) Enderby Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Riddings Pool ENDERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Bottesford Sports Hall ONTARIO ROAD | 767 yd | |
| Bottesford Town Fc Birch Park Birch Park Ontario Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Bottesford Town Cricket Club ST. DAVIDS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.