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DN15 8JX

Farthing Avenue

Crosby & Park

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Detailed insights for DN15 8JX

Overview

Postcode DN15 8JX is located in an urban city, within the Crosby & Park ward of North Lincolnshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Scunthorpe Central & Crosby area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Central & Crosby is £35,535 per year. The nearest station is Scunthorpe, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Sheffield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
47.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Scunthorpe Central & Crosby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Scunthorpe Central & Crosby has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.5%

Approximately 47.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Scunthorpe Central & Crosby is £35,535 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN15 8JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Scunthorpe Central & Crosby near DN15 8JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Scunthorpe located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN15 8JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Scunthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Scunthorpe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN15 8JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSheffield ParkMediumWalking directions to Sheffield Park
0.4 miBerkeley ParkSmallWalking directions to Berkeley Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
7,991.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.81(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.43(+219%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.96(+5%)
Public order
13.09(+48%)
Other crime
7.48(+124%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
67.13%
Other White
90
25.07%
Other
10
2.79%
African
8
2.23%
Other Asian
4
1.11%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
28.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.52%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
30.94%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.18%
Other social rented
23
16.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.67%
Owns outright
16
11.51%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Crosby & Park

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£154
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £168K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £154 per square foot) in Crosby & Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crosby & Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£208,995£222
Semi-Detached78£143,500£158
Terraced19£75,000£77
Flats1£53,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crosby & Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crosby & Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,250£58,000£102,500£65,000
2017£155,500£102,500£72,000
2018£165,000£52,000£107,000£58,000
2019£154,000£74,000£109,000£71,500
2020£175,750£62,750£110,750£61,500
2021£179,000£39,999£128,250£79,975
2022£191,000£89,950£135,000£80,000
2023£209,500£100,000£140,000£82,000
2024£203,295£95,000£150,498£81,250
2025£212,795£52,500£143,000£76,750
2026£255,000£53,000£138,500£72,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crosby & Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crosby & Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£84£113£67
2017£151£117£71
2018£158£86£118£62
2019£150£100£125£73
2020£162£89£123£70
2021£170£70£139£77
2022£202£104£150£80
2023£214£116£152£85
2024£215£132£172£82
2025£224£112£162£77
2026£215£144£77
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crosby & Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crosby & Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN15 8JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN15 8JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 202542, Farthing Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN15 8JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£117,500
24 Mar 202612, Hempdyke Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8LASemi-DetachedFreehold£73,500
19 Sept 202546, Hempdyke Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£122,000
11 Sept 202553, Hempdyke Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
22 Aug 202510, Cecile Crescent, Scunthorpe, DN15 8JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,500

Schools

In the DN15 8JX postcode area, located within Scunthorpe Central & Crosby, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN15 8JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySaint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe St Lawrence AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy Henderson AvenueAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN15 8JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN15 8JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyAvenue Vivian, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8JWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miOne Stop31-33 Marsden Drive, Scunthorpe, DN15 8ALWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSainsbury'sDoncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RQWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Lincolnshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,741
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,238
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,233
Band G£3,730
Band H£4,476

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN15 8JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine O'Sullivan

Crosby & Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Helen Elizabeth Yates

Crosby & Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Naseer Ahmed

Crosby & Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nicholas Dakin

Scunthorpe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth LincolnshireE06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyScunthorpeE14001462
WardCrosby & ParkE05015086
ParishNorth Lincolnshire, unparished areaE43000012
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Scunthorpe Central & CrosbyE02002756
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Lincolnshire 008CE01013299
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN15 8JX

Is DN15 8JX (Scunthorpe Central & Crosby) safe?

The area around DN15 8JX records about 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near DN15 8JX?

The median sale price around DN15 8JX in Scunthorpe Central & Crosby is £140,000 (about £154 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN15 8JX?

There are 9 schools close to DN15 8JX, including Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), The St Lawrence Academy (Requires improvement) and Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN15 8JX?

The closest station to DN15 8JX is Scunthorpe, about 1,535 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN15 8JX?

DN15 8JX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,189 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN15 8JX (Scunthorpe Central & Crosby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe covering DN15 8JX is Nicholas Dakin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christine O'Sullivan (Labour Party), Helen Elizabeth Yates (Labour Party) and Naseer Ahmed (Labour Party).

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.