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Scunthorpe Ashby

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About

The Scunthorpe Ashby area forms a residential district on the northern edge of the town, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced streets. The layout is primarily functional, with local shops and services concentrated along main thoroughfares like Ashby High Street. Green spaces are integrated within the neighbourhoods, including the parkland around the former Brumby Wood, providing accessible recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the Ashby Ville retail park, a large commercial development that serves the wider community. The area is bordered by the A18 and the railway line, which historically connected it to Scunthorpe's steel industry. The district's proximity to the town centre allows for practical access to broader amenities while maintaining a distinct residential character.

Area overview

On average Scunthorpe Ashby has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Ashby is £40,209 per year. There are 2 schools in Scunthorpe Ashby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scunthorpe Ashby is home to around 6,147 people, with a population density of about 4,542.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scunthorpe Ashby Population
6,147
Population density
4,542.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.34(+25%)
Shoplifting
20.01(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.97(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.99(+2%)
Public order
10.74(+20%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,625
91.54%
Other White
273
4.44%
Indian
38
0.62%
Pakistani
28
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.42%
Total population: 6,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,265
25.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
873
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
802
16.27%
Level 3 (A level)
795
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
12.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
917
33.65%
Owns with a mortgage
764
28.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
427
15.67%
Social rents from council
277
10.17%
Other social rented
267
9.8%
Total households: 2,725

Property prices in Scunthorpe Ashby

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Scunthorpe Ashby area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scunthorpe Ashby in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scunthorpe Ashby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£193,750
Flats1£68,500
Semi-Detached60£150,000
Terraced14£112,000

10 years median price trend in Scunthorpe Ashby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Ashby.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.