Birch Avenue, Brigg, DN20 8AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN20 8AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	51.5%	1.8%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	50.3%	48.5%	-1.8%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	33.1%	36.6%	3.5%	37.9%	-1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.5%	37.7%	-5.8%	44.2%	-6.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	10.9%	13.6%	2.7%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	11.7%	8.6%	-3.1%	6.1%	2.5%

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	34.3%	43.6%	9.3%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	37%	29.6%	-7.4%	33.6%	-4.0%
Fair health	21.3%	18.8%	-2.5%	12.7%	6.1%
Bad health	5.3%	6%	0.7%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	2%	2.1%	0.1%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

In the area around DN20 8AP this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.9%	28.8%	-13.1%	18.2%	10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	14.4%	-1.7%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	13.6%	-2.5%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	7%	2.6%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	16.3%	6.6%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	9.3%	16%	6.7%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	2.4%	3.9%	1.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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)
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.7%	95.5%	-4.2%	81.4%	14.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	3.6%	3.6%	0.1%	3.5%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	100%	95.8%	-4.2%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0%	3.9%	3.9%	6.1%	-2.2%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	96.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.9%	76.7%	-17.8%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	38.7%	13.5%	25.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.9%	37.2%	7.7%
Christian	47.9%	46.2%	1.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Birch Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Avenue was 158.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.0% higher than the Brigg & Wolds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birch Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brigg & Wolds and the 79th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DN20 8AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Birch Avenue are based on 18 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 Birch Avenue, Brigg, DN20 8AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN20 8AP

Average Price
£138,784

Semi-Detached
£138,784

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Avenue

Average Price
£141,621

Semi-Detached
£141,621

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Birch Avenue, Brigg, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-07-03	£159,826
12 Birch Avenue, Brigg, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-06-16	£147,510
1 Birch Avenue, Brigg, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2023-02-06	£138,730
20 Birch Avenue, Brigg, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-01-25	£150,945
4 Birch Avenue, Brigg, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,500	2022-10-03	£159,390

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN20 8AP

Employment

DN20 8AP 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	79
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Looking after home or family	14
Self-Employed	13
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Education	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brigg Primary School Atherton Way , Ancholme Business Park DN20 8AR	3out of 4	502 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Grammar School Road , DN20 8BB	3out of 4	819 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School Vicarage Avenue , Wrawby DN20 8RY	- not rated	2,892 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Broughton Primary School Brigg Road , Broughton DN20 0JW	2out of 4	3,831 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scawby Academy West Street , Scawby DN20 9AN	3out of 4	3,944 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sir John Nelthorpe School Grammar School Road , DN20 8AA	3out of 4	485 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Vale Academy Atherton Way , DN20 8AR	3out of 4	581 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Demeter House Demeter House School , Bigby Street DN20 8EF	- not rated	736 yd	Other independent special 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
The Pantry 8020	1-5 Springs Parade	278 yd
College Yard Cafe	10 College Yard	337 yd
Atrium	The Angel, Market Place	362 yd
Yellowbelly Pizza Co	28a Market Place	362 yd
The Loft	10 Wrawby Street	369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brigg Ex Servicemans Club	Coney Court	289 yd
Woolpack	4 Market Place	300 yd
The Hop Inn	11a Market Place	329 yd
The Vault	27 Market Place	357 yd
Black Bull	The Black Bull Inn, 3 Wrawby Street	357 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brigg Kebab House	11 Springs Parade	278 yd
Hungry Fisherman	Coney Court	289 yd
The Cookie People	Heritage Centre, The Buttercross, Market Place	362 yd
Curry Corner	20 Market Place	362 yd
Scalinis Fish Bar	79 Wrawby Street	364 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Barnard Avenue	53 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Atherton Way	374 yd
ALDI	Bridge Street	695 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sir John Nelthorpe School GRAMMAR SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	362 yd
The Vale Academy ATHERTON WAY	athletics tracks, grass pitches	579 yd
Brigg Town Fc THE HAWTHORNS THE HAWTHORNS HAWTHORN AVENUE	grass pitches	785 yd
Ancholme Leisure Centre SCAWBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	931 yd
Brigg Recreation Ground THE WHITE HOUSE THE WHITE HOUSE WRAWBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	981 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	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%

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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DN20 8AP