The Slack is in Crowle, Scunthorpe and in North Lincolnshire district. DN17 4LZ is located in the Axholme North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brigg and Goole. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Slack, Crowle, Scunthorpe, DN17 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 4LY, DN17 4LS, DN17 4LT, DN17 4NA, DN17 4NS, DN17 4NR, DN17 4NB, DN17 4NZ, DN17 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN17 4LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 45.9% | 49.4% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.6% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 21.1% | 23.7% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 60.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 43.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 36.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.2% | 17.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 26.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 97% | 98.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 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 | 97% | 98.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Slack was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Axholme North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Slack has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Axholme North and the 59th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 The Slack, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-09-25 | £218,000 |
| 7 The Slack, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2024-10-17 | £159,071 |
| 33 The Slack, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2021-02-10 | £213,447 |
| 21 The Slack, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-02-11 | £228,576 |
| 23 The Slack, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2019-04-12 | £435,919 |
DN17 4LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowle Primary Academy Manor Road , DN17 4ET | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Norbert's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Fieldside , Crowle DN17 4HL | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastoft Church of England Primary School Eastoft C of E Primary School , Yorkshireside DN17 4PG | 3out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Axholme Academy Wharf Road , DN17 4HU | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 36 North Street | 363 yd | |
| Sadies Tea Room | 7 Market Place | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowle Liberal Sports and Social Club | 42 Fieldside | 595 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, 96 High Street | 756 yd | |
| Orgullo Cafe & Wine Bar | 86 High Street | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House | 36 High Street | 579 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 80 High Street | 755 yd | |
| Dragon House | 68 High Street | 755 yd | |
| Crowle Fish Bar | 4 Market Place | 818 yd | |
| Golden Hall | 102 High Street | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13 High Street | 527 yd | |
| Co-op Crowle | 2-4 Johnsons Lane | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Norberts Catholic Primary School FIELDSIDE | grass pitches | 659 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.