Scremby Road is in Candlesby, Spilsby and in East Lindsey district. PE23 5RU is located in the Willoughby with Sloothby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Louth and Horncastle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scremby Road, Candlesby, Spilsby, PE23 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE23 5RX, PE23 5RY, PE23 5SE, PE23 5RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE23 5RU is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 50.4% | 44.4% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 55.6% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 PE23 5RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 27.6% | 23.7% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 57% | 13.9% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 8.8% | -9.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 40.2% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 20.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 26.5% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 22.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scremby Road was 111.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% higher than the Alford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Scremby Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Alford and the 101st highest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Cottage Scremby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-03-17 | £650,122 |
| Highfields Scremby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-13 | £168,957 |
| Highfields Scremby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-08-19 | £153,766 |
| Southview Scremby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-02-16 | £414,622 |
| Candlesby Cottage Scremby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-03-31 | £178,896 |
PE23 5RU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE23 5RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Steeping Primary School Great Steeping , PE23 5PT | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Partney Church of England Aided Primary School Maddison Lane , Partney PE23 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Holegate CofE Primary School Station Road , Halton Holegate PE23 5PB | 3out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena's Church of England Primary School, Willoughby Main Road , Willoughby LN13 9NH | 2out of 4 | 5,384 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.