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Scunthorpe Westcliff

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About

Scunthorpe Westcliff is a residential area located to the west of the town centre, primarily characterised by post-war housing. The layout consists largely of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local amenities centred along Westcliff Road. This main thoroughfare provides essential shops and services for the community.

The area is bordered by the open, grassy expanse of West Common, which offers recreational space. A notable local landmark is the Westcliff Clock Tower, a structure that serves as a focal point within the neighbourhood. Housing estates here are typical of the town's mid-20th century expansion.

Area overview

On average Scunthorpe Westcliff has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Westcliff is £42,509 per year. There are 1 schools in Scunthorpe Westcliff: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scunthorpe Westcliff is home to around 5,997 people, with a population density of about 3,432.7 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scunthorpe Westcliff Population
5,997
Population density
3,432.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.53(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.01(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.84(-31%)
Public order
9.67(+10%)
Shoplifting
8.5(-3%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,105
85.14%
Other White
631
10.52%
Other
38
0.63%
Indian
36
0.6%
Pakistani
27
0.45%
Total population: 5,996

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,148
25.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
813
18.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
736
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
15.25%
Level 3 (A level)
611
13.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
579
24.95%
Social rents from council
551
23.74%
Owns with a mortgage
486
20.94%
Other social rented
387
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
12.37%
Total households: 2,321

Property prices in Scunthorpe Westcliff

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £163K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £137 per square foot) in Scunthorpe Westcliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £467,000.

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 Westcliff over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£251,000£149
Semi-Detached19£135,000£155
Terraced12£110,000£105
Flats1£41,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Scunthorpe Westcliff

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Westcliff.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273,500£93,250£73,000
2017£165,000£95,500£77,500
2018£165,500£93,500£75,500
2019£192,000£96,500£85,995
2020£295,000£90,000£87,000
2021£325,000£115,000£90,750
2022£235,000£131,000£107,500
2023£330,000£134,500£100,000
2024£213,000£124,000£110,000
2025£240,000£125,000£98,750
2026£148,500£111,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Westcliff.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Westcliff.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125£93£66
2017£136£99£79
2018£136£107£82
2019£143£104£98
2020£158£94£91
2021£150£134£92
2022£192£143£110
2023£198£143£98
2024£151£136£117
2025£158£147£102
2026£160£105
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Westcliff.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Scunthorpe Westcliff 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.