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DN16 2NL

Ashby High Street

Ashby Central

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Detailed insights for DN16 2NL

Overview

Postcode DN16 2NL is located in an urban city, within the Ashby Central ward of North Lincolnshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Scunthorpe Lakeside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lakeside is £41,694 per year. The nearest station is Scunthorpe, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Everest Road Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Scunthorpe Lakeside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Scunthorpe Lakeside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lakeside is £41,694 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from DN16 2NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Scunthorpe Lakeside near DN16 2NL 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN16 2NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEverest Road Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Everest Road Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
3,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.76(+42%)
Shoplifting
22.33(+155%)
Public order
14.48(+64%)
Other theft
9.66(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.66(+12%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
85.3%
Other White
27
9.68%
Chinese
5
1.79%
Other
5
1.79%
Other Asian
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
24.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.73%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
34.13%
Owns outright
40
31.75%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.16%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.38%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Ashby Central

Median price£148,500
Price per sq ft£165
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £180K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £148,500 (about £165 per square foot) in Ashby Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £247,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashby Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£185,000£202
Semi-Detached72£155,000£169
Terraced19£94,950£125
Flats3£79,250£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashby Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,000£57,000£95,000£70,975
2017£147,000£60,000£107,000£77,500
2018£165,000£63,000£109,500£78,500
2019£185,000£67,500£117,500£80,000
2020£177,500£73,000£110,000£87,975
2021£179,950£71,000£130,000£90,000
2022£195,000£72,000£134,000£107,000
2023£208,000£91,500£142,750£102,000
2024£175,000£79,000£133,000£110,000
2025£212,000£68,500£147,000£94,950
2026£169,000£85,875£163,750£95,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£100£113£95
2017£163£102£113£96
2018£165£113£112£104
2019£165£93£114£89
2020£203£110£125£93
2021£209£108£137£103
2022£196£101£155£120
2023£238£135£158£108
2024£199£137£146£129
2025£203£135£160£108
2026£181£115£174£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN16 2NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN16 2NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 20256, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
28 Nov 20253, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2NNTerracedFreehold£56,000
24 Mar 202617, Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, DN16 3ARTerracedFreehold£57,500
18 Mar 20267, Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, DN16 3ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
14 Feb 202523, Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, DN16 3ARTerracedFreehold£94,000

Schools

In the DN16 2NL postcode area, located within Scunthorpe Lakeside, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN16 2NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableCoritani AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN16 2NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN16 2NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAJ's Quick StopAshby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2NBWalking directions to AJ's Quick Stop
0.3 miAldiAshby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miWesterdale Stores (Premier)14-16 Westerdale Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2QBWalking directions to Westerdale Stores (Premier)
0.4 miOne Stop142 Healey Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HTWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miLidlDudley Road, New Brumby, Scunthorpe, DN16 1BAWalking directions to Lidl

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 DN16 2NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrea Davison

Ashby Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mick Grant

Ashby Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nicholas Dakin

Scunthorpe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth LincolnshireE06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyScunthorpeE14001462
WardAshby CentralE05015074
ParishNorth Lincolnshire, unparished areaE43000012
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Scunthorpe LakesideE02002763
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Lincolnshire 015AE01013238
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN16 2NL

Is DN16 2NL (Scunthorpe Lakeside) safe?

The area around DN16 2NL records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DN16 2NL?

The median sale price around DN16 2NL in Scunthorpe Lakeside is £148,500 (about £165 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN16 2NL?

There are 12 schools close to DN16 2NL, including The Grange Primary School (Requires improvement), St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Outstanding) and Coritani Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DN16 2NL?

DN16 2NL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,334 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN16 2NL (Scunthorpe Lakeside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe covering DN16 2NL is Nicholas Dakin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrea Davison (Labour Party) and Mick Grant (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.