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Scunthorpe Lakeside

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About

Scunthorpe Lakeside is situated on the northern edge of the town, centred around a series of large former flooded clay pits that have been transformed into a water park and nature reserve. The area is dominated by the expanse of water used for sailing and watersports, with paths and green spaces encircling the lakes. This creates a landscape focused on recreation and local wildlife, separate from the town's industrial centre.

The site includes the Pods activity centre, offering climbing and outdoor pursuits. A specific feature is the Lakeside Railway, a miniature passenger train that travels a route along the water's edge, providing a distinctive way to view the surroundings. The area functions as a local leisure destination with an emphasis on water-based activities and walking.

Area overview

On average Scunthorpe Lakeside has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lakeside is £41,694 per year. There are 2 schools in Scunthorpe Lakeside: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scunthorpe Lakeside is home to around 8,825 people, with a population density of about 3,871.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scunthorpe Lakeside Population
8,825
Population density
3,871 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.31(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.47(+29%)
Shoplifting
14.16(+62%)
Public order
13.14(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.14(+53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,817
88.65%
Other White
579
6.57%
Other Asian
58
0.66%
Pakistani
47
0.53%
Other
47
0.53%
Total population: 8,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,621
23.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,324
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,184
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,141
16.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
928
13.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,208
32.21%
Owns outright
764
20.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
16.61%
Social rents from council
549
14.64%
Other social rented
528
14.08%
Total households: 3,750

Property prices in Scunthorpe Lakeside

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Scunthorpe Lakeside area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scunthorpe Lakeside 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 Lakeside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached51£140,000
Terraced36£136,250
Flats2£80,125
Detached14£235,750

10 years median price trend in Scunthorpe Lakeside

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

All postcodes in Scunthorpe Lakeside

DN161QN

Queens View Crescent

DN163AR

Grange Lane South

DN162PU

Dovedale Road

DN161PL

Warley Road

DN162PF

Derwent Road

DN162PD

Wharfedale Place

DN162LN

Raymond Road

DN163GZ

Ashby Lakeside

DN161JA

Holgate Road

DN163AE

Cambridge Road

DN163WH

Pochard Drive

DN161RT

Franklin Crescent

DN162RW

Ennerdale Lane

DN161QU

Mere Crescent

DN162FA

Queensway

DN162PL

Ashby Lakeside

DN163AF

Brambling Way

DN163EF

Everest Road

DN162LP

Annes Crescent

DN162RE

Manifold Road

DN161RP

Newton Road

DN162PG

North Parade

DN163WJ

Whimbrel Chase

DN163UG

Pintail Close

DN163WT

Sanderling Way

DN162JB

Ashby Crescent

DN163AL

Dotterel Drive

DN163JY

Turnstone Drive

DN161JW

Frodingham

DN162JJ

Queensway

DN163DW

Churchfield Road

DN162PE

Derwent Road

DN162BS

Ancholme Road

DN163JR

Harrier Close

DN163UZ

Dunlin Drive

DN161QL

Mill Croft

DN161HL

East Common Lane

DN161RN

Tennyson Road

DN162NH

Smithfield Road

DN161PS

St Botolphs Road

DN162NN

Ashby High Street

DN162EQ

Ashby Lakeside

DN162PQ

North Parade

DN163EG

Kathleen Avenue

DN162JG

Queensway

DN162NB

Ashby High Street

DN163DL

St Pauls Road

DN162ND

Ashby High Street

DN161RF

St Chads Road

DN163AP

Cornwall Road

DN161RE

St Lawrences Road

DN163AG

Harpham Close

DN162NQ

St Johns Road

DN163UH

Grebe Mews

DN161RA

Amos Crescent

DN162JX

Ashby High Street

DN161RW

Grange Lane North

DN161BL

Holgate Road

DN162NL

Ashby High Street

DN161RB

St Lawrence Road

DN162LH

Fulbeck Road

DN162JU

Ashby High Street

DN162RF

Uredale Place

DN162NG

St Johns Road

DN163EE

Everest Road

DN162JQ

Queensway

DN163AT

Grange Lane South

DN161RQ

Grange Lane North

DN162PA

Derwent Road

DN161RD

St Lawrence Place

DN161QT

Fardell Road

DN162LQ

Stockshill Road

DN163GX

Turnstone Drive

DN163UA

Lakeside Parkway

DN162PJ

Queensway

DN162QJ

Staindale Road

DN163FZ

Peregrine Way

DN161RU

Byrd Road

DN161QY

Warley Road

DN163DN

Powells Crescent

DN161RY

Bellingham Road

DN161PU

Anderson Road

DN161QX

Warley Road

DN162NY

Wensleydale Road

DN162LR

Emmanuel Court

DN162NS

Ancholme Road

DN161PR

Warley Road

DN163AD

Brian Avenue

DN163FY

Shelduck Way

DN162JW

Mackender Court

DN162LG

Stockshill Road

DN162RG

Caravan Site

DN161PW

Warley Road

DN163WN

Lapwing Way

DN161JD

Burghley Road

DN163BP

Cornwall Road

DN162NJ

Smithfield Road

DN162PN

Appleton Way

DN162LJ

Fulbeck Road

DN163WL

Linnet Garth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.