Low Leys Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2SE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN17 2SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.7%	-0.3%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	49%	49.3%	0.3%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DN17 2SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.8%	29.5%	4.7%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	52.1%	-8.4%	44.2%	7.9%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5.5%	9%	3.5%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	7.6%	8.1%	0.5%	6.1%	2.0%

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	46.6%	47.8%	1.2%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	40.5%	34.1%	-6.4%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	9.1%	13%	3.9%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	3.4%	3.3%	-0.1%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

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 18.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.9%	21.8%	2.9%	18.2%	3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	14.1%	-1.9%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	13.2%	-5.7%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	5%	6%	1.0%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.6%	24.8%	7.2%	16.9%	7.9%
Degree or Similar	21.4%	18.4%	-3.0%	33.8%	-15.4%
Other	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.6%	97.8%	1.2%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% 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	94.9%	90.9%	-4.0%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	2.7%	7.2%	4.5%	6.1%	1.1%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	90.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	7.7%
10+ Years	0%	6.9%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.6%	13.5%	6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Low Leys Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Leys Road was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Bottesford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Low Leys Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bottesford and the 144th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

🔎 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 2SE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Low Leys Road are based on 131 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 Low Leys Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2SE

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN17 2SE

Average Price
£169,037

Semi-Detached
£169,037

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Low Leys Road

Average Price
£171,787

Semi-Detached
£171,395

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£222,767

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Low Leys Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Low Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2023-07-28	£198,437
4 Low Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-04-28	£154,340
28 Low Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-02-10	£172,109
36 Low Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£144,950	2021-08-06	£163,836
28 Low Leys Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£119,500	2021-05-28	£141,203

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN17 2SE

Employment

DN17 2SE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	35
Student (economically inactive)	11
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	12
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Enderby Road Infant School Sunningdale Road , DN17 2TD	3out of 4	120 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB	3out of 4	566 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF	3out of 4	636 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bottesford Junior School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB	3out of 4	1,267 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bottesford Infant School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB	4out of 4	1,345 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA	3out of 4	1,716 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG	3out of 4	2,207 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF	3out of 4	2,315 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Brumby Cemetery Road , DN16 1NT	3out of 4	3,128 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Lawrence Academy Doncaster Road , DN15 7DF	3out of 4	4,028 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	2,099 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
DN Colleges Group Kingsway , DN17 1AJ	- not rated	2,488 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	629 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castles Futures Scunthorpe Block M , John Leggott College DN17 1DS	- not rated	2,054 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD	2out of 4	2,211 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Act Fast NL Ltd Kieradan Park , North Moor Lane DN17 3PS	- not rated	2,241 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus Ridge Way , Kingsway DN17 1BS	- not rated	2,662 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
Southpark Enterprise College	South Park Enterprise College, Newdown Court, Newdown Road	631 yd
Cheeky Chimps	Unit 1b, Birkdale Road	831 yd
South Park Cafe	Unit 6a, Birkdale Road	831 yd
Silica Lodge Garden Centre	Scotter Road South	943 yd
Miller & Carter	Dolphin Inn, Messingham Road	1,035 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack	Ontario Road		278 yd
Black Beauty	Black Beauty, Keddington Road		754 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Milanos	28 Quebec Road	141 yd
Yaddlethorpe Takeaway	30 Quebec Road	143 yd
Chillies Takeaway	26 Quebec Road	143 yd
Oh My Pizza	69 Enderby Road	632 yd
Bellisimos Riddings	99 Willoughby Road	660 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co Op	99-101 Willoughby Road		660 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Riddings Pool ENDERBY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	274 yd
Melior Community College (Closed) Enderby Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	302 yd
Bottesford Sports Hall ONTARIO ROAD		407 yd
Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	443 yd
Bottesford Town Fc Birch Park Birch Park Ontario Road	grass pitches	456 yd
Bottesford Town Cricket Club ST. DAVIDS CRESCENT	grass pitches	506 yd
Reso 24 WENTWORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	991 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	178.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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