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DN16 2PJ

Queensway

Ashby Central

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Overview

Postcode DN16 2PJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 1.2 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Scunthorpe Lakeside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Scunthorpe Lakeside has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

Approximately 26.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from DN16 2PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Scunthorpe Lakeside near DN16 2PJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
3,944.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.56(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.04(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-30%)
Public order
6.95(-21%)
Other crime
6.18(+85%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
90.17%
Other White
17
5.76%
Irish
7
2.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Indian
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
22.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20.95%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.02%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
36.15%
Owns outright
29
22.31%
Social rents from council
18
13.85%
Other social rented
17
13.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10%
Total households: 130

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 2PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN16 2PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026291, Queensway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2PJFlatsLeasehold£92,500
23 Jan 2026313, Queensway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2PJFlatsLeasehold£79,250
10 Oct 202551, Annes Crescent, Scunthorpe, DN16 2LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
11 Dec 2025124, Queensway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JASemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
27 Jun 202511, Fulbeck Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2LLSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN16 2PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondarySt Bede's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt Luke's Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN16 2PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN16 2PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop142 Healey Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HTWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAJ's Quick StopAshby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2NBWalking directions to AJ's Quick Stop
0.4 miAldiAshby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JUWalking directions to Aldi

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 2PJ, 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 015DE01013320
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN16 2PJ

Is DN16 2PJ (Scunthorpe Lakeside) safe?

The area around DN16 2PJ records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2PJ?

The median sale price around DN16 2PJ 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 2PJ?

There are 14 schools close to DN16 2PJ, including St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Outstanding), St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and St Luke's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DN16 2PJ?

DN16 2PJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe covering DN16 2PJ 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).

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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.