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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 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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
109
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
56.61(+28%)
Shoplifting
22.78(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.83(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.69(-11%)
Public order
9.6(+9%)
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

Median price£149,500
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £178K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 (about £165 per square foot) in Scunthorpe Ashby area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scunthorpe Ashby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£193,750£203
Semi-Detached67£152,500£165
Terraced18£113,500£133
Flats1£68,500£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scunthorpe Ashby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Ashby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,000£50,000£87,500£69,950
2017£149,000£56,500£113,000£83,750
2018£153,500£67,000£107,500£80,000
2019£152,000£63,000£114,995£96,500
2020£163,998£58,450£114,250£89,725
2021£179,950£71,000£128,995£103,000
2022£195,000£72,000£146,375£116,500
2023£215,000£93,000£143,500£115,000
2024£175,000£90,000£135,000£119,000
2025£200,000£68,500£150,000£112,000
2026£160,000£157,475£114,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Ashby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Ashby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£100£98£96
2017£171£104£114£97
2018£163£93£111£97
2019£174£90£124£92
2020£188£97£128£99
2021£203£112£148£116
2022£209£115£160£149
2023£225£152£158£135
2024£206£137£152£146
2025£215£110£160£141
2026£199£168£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Ashby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.