Birchdale is in Barton-Upon-Humber and in North Lincolnshire district. DN18 5ED is located in the Barton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cleethorpes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birchdale, Barton-upon-humber, DN18 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN18 5PB, DN18 5NZ, DN18 5DZ, DN18 5EA, DN18 5NR, DN18 5EE, DN18 5TH, DN18 5EQ, DN18 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN18 5ED 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 | 52.9% | 49.4% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 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 DN18 5ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 19.3% | 22.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 62.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 47.6% | 45.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 37.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98% | 95.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchdale was 18.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Barton average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Birchdale has the 8th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Barton and the 58th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Birchdale, Barton-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-03-20 | £276,365 |
| 2 Birchdale, Barton-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-05-21 | £165,078 |
| 16 Birchdale, Barton-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-10-29 | £322,746 |
| 8 Birchdale, Barton-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-23 | £246,556 |
| 6 Birchdale, Barton-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-02-12 | £277,895 |
DN18 5ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 DN18 5ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmandale Primary School Bowmandale , DN18 5EE | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledyke Primary School Castledyke West , DN18 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School Marsh Lane , DN18 5HB | 2out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ferriby Primary School Horkstow Road , South Ferriby DN18 6HU | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Harrison C of E Primary School North Street , DN19 7AP | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baysgarth School Barrow Road , DN18 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options Barton Barrow Road , DN18 6DA | - not rated | 1,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baysgarth House Museum | Baysgarth House Museum, Caistor Road | 694 yd | |
| Starbucks Barton Upon Humber | Site Of New Petrol Station, Ferriby Road | 782 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Station, Ferriby Road | 804 yd | |
| Little Harrys Smokehouse | 12 Market Place | 828 yd | |
| Cafe 20 | 20 Market Place | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill | Market Lane | 837 yd | |
| Gatsbys Bar & Grill | 6a Holydyke | 842 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 3 Holydyke | 842 yd | |
| Barton Corn Exchange Club | 8 Market Place | 881 yd | |
| Victory Club | Hungate | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Barton Upon Humber | Petrol Station, Ferriby Road | 804 yd | |
| Barton upon Humber Pizza Hut | Petrol Station, Ferriby Road | 804 yd | |
| Market Place Fish & Chips | 3 Market Lane | 837 yd | |
| Sunflower Take Away | 7 Market Lane | 837 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 6 Market Lane | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Ferriby Road | 778 yd | |
| Co-op Barton | 12 Market Lane | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baysgarth Leisure Centre BRIGG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Millers Gym (Closed) Ferriby Road | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| 2 Dimensions Health & Beauty (Closed) Chapel Lane | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Baysgarth School BAYSGARTH SCHOOL BAYSGARTH SCHOOL BARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 954 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 191 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.