Moorwell Road is in Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 2SX is located in the Bottesford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moorwell Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 2SY, DN17 2GL, DN17 2TX, DN17 2GJ, DN17 2GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN17 2SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 19.5% | 22.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 50.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 36.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 47.1% | 11.2% | 33.6% | 13.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.8% | 18.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 14.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 24.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 97.4% | 98.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorwell Road was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Bottesford average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Moorwell Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bottesford and the 37th lowest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97B Moorwell Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2026-02-20 | £378,498 |
| 85 Moorwell Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2025-11-28 | £119,840 |
| 87 Moorwell Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-07-11 | £159,324 |
| 131 Moorwell Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-14 | £465,231 |
| 75 Moorwell Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-01-24 | £313,075 |
DN17 2SX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN17 2SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enderby Road Infant School Sunningdale Road , DN17 2TD | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bottesford Junior School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bottesford Infant School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy Willoughby Road , DN17 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Sumpter School Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,964 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 | 281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pledge2Learn Bottesford Town Football Club , Ontario Road DN17 2TQ | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Act Fast NL Ltd Kieradan Park , North Moor Lane DN17 3PS | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent View College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 309 yd | |
| Cheeky Chimps | Unit 1b, Birkdale Road | 698 yd | |
| South Park Cafe | Unit 6a, Birkdale Road | 698 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | Dolphin Inn, Messingham Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack | Ontario Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaddlethorpe Takeaway | 30 Quebec Road | 740 yd | |
| Milanos | 28 Quebec Road | 746 yd | |
| Chillies Takeaway | 26 Quebec Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bottesford Town Cricket Club ST. DAVIDS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Bottesford Town Fc Birch Park Birch Park Ontario Road | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Reso 24 WENTWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Bottesford Sports Hall ONTARIO ROAD | 585 yd | |
| Gravel Pit PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD GRAVEL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Leys Farm Junior School PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Riddings Pool ENDERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| Melior Community College (Closed) Enderby Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 80.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.