High Leys Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2PA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN17 2PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	50.4%	-3.0%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	46.6%	49.6%	3.0%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	17.7%	29.8%	12.1%	37.9%	-8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	66.4%	50.9%	-15.5%	44.2%	6.7%
Separated	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	7.1%	8.3%	1.2%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	7.5%	9.2%	1.7%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	31.3%	38.4%	7.1%	48.4%	-10.0%
Good health	43.1%	38%	-5.1%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	20.6%	19.8%	-0.8%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	3.8%	2.3%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.4%	15.7%	-4.7%	18.2%	-2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	10%	-2.8%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	15.3%	-2.8%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	8.7%	1.2%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.4%	21%	4.6%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	21.2%	25.3%	4.1%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	3.5%	3.9%	0.4%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	97.7%	-1.9%	81.4%	16.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	98.5%	93.5%	-5.0%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.4%	4.6%	4.2%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	93.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Turkey	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is High Leys Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Leys Road was 128.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.4% higher than the Bottesford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

High Leys Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bottesford and the 102nd highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DN17 2PA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Leys Road are based on 93 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Lincolnshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Leys Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2PA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN17 2PA

Average Price
£199,237

Semi-Detached
£179,074

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£300,052

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Leys Road

Average Price
£207,791

Semi-Detached
£192,143

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£244,117

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Leys Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 High Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-05-22	£197,853
18 High Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,500	2025-03-20	£187,026
28A High Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-03-20	£381,818
18 High Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-12-09	£178,455
4 High Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-10-10	£145,201

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN17 2PA

Employment

DN17 2PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN17 2PA 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	11
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Other	1
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB	3out of 4	84 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	3out of 4	317 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willoughby Road Primary School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	- not rated	317 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Riddings Junior School Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	- not rated	317 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Enderby Road Infant School Sunningdale Road , DN17 2TD	- not rated	492 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Leys Business and Enterprise College Enderby Road , DN17 2JL	- not rated	637 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Sumpter School Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	- not rated	1,686 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	3out of 4	1,686 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	- not rated	1,686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG	3out of 4	1,731 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS	- not rated	2,129 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pledge2Learn Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ	- not rated	604 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX	- not rated	852 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD	- not rated	1,858 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trent View College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS	- not rated	1,932 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS	- not rated	2,089 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miller & Carter	Dolphin Inn, Messingham Road	754 yd
Southpark Enterprise College	South Park Enterprise College, Newdown Court, Newdown Road	857 yd
The Raj	12 Cambridge Avenue	923 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Black Beauty	Black Beauty, Keddington Road	382 yd
Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack	Ontario Road	608 yd
The Chancel	The Chancel, Cambridge Avenue	923 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Bella	4 Eton Court	291 yd
Happiness House	3 Eton Court	294 yd
Eton Court Fish Bar	8 Eton Court	294 yd
Yaddlethorpe Takeaway	30 Quebec Road	481 yd
Milanos	28 Quebec Road	483 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co Op	99-101 Willoughby Road		587 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	79 yd
Melior Community College (Closed) Enderby Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	602 yd
Riddings Pool ENDERBY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	606 yd
Bottesford Town Cricket Club ST. DAVIDS CRESCENT	grass pitches	710 yd
Bottesford Sports Hall ONTARIO ROAD		721 yd
Bottesford Town Fc Birch Park Birch Park Ontario Road	grass pitches	731 yd
Bottesford Junior School Manor Road	grass pitches	843 yd
Chancel Park CAVENDISH ROAD	grass pitches	993 yd
Oakfield Primary School MORECAMBE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	181.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.