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DN16 2RL

Orchard Close

Ashby Central

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Overview

Postcode DN16 2RL 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 Lincoln Gardens area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens is £40,055 per year. The nearest station is Scunthorpe, about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Everest Road Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.8%

Approximately 27.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens is £40,055 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN16 2RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens near DN16 2RL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
5,573.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.91(+38%)
Public order
16.06(+82%)
Vehicle crime
16.06(+185%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.39(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.72(+48%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
90.07%
Other White
23
8.16%
Pakistani
2
0.71%
African
1
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.3%
No qualifications
57
22.71%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
27.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
32
18.93%
Other social rented
25
14.79%
Social rents from council
22
13.02%
Total households: 169

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 2RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN16 2RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 20258, Orchard Close, Scunthorpe, DN16 2RLSemi-DetachedFreehold£118,000
06 Feb 20264, Rosemount Drive, Scunthorpe, DN16 2RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
28 Mar 202513, Rosemount Drive, Scunthorpe, DN16 2RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
15 May 20261, Collum House Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2EJFlatsLeasehold£87,000
05 Feb 20256, Collum House Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2EJFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the DN16 2RL postcode area, located within Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN16 2RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Bede's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryLincoln Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN16 2RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN16 2RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiAshby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miIceland31 Broadway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SSWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons Daily26-28 Broadway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 mipremier224 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SJWalking directions to premier
0.3 miAJ's Quick StopAshby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2NBWalking directions to AJ's Quick Stop

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 2RL, 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 Lincoln GardensE02002762
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Lincolnshire 014AE01013315
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about DN16 2RL

Is DN16 2RL (Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens) safe?

The area around DN16 2RL records about 139 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 DN16 2RL?

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

What schools are near DN16 2RL?

There are 16 schools close to DN16 2RL, including St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Outstanding) and Lincoln Gardens Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DN16 2RL?

DN16 2RL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,910 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN16 2RL (Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe covering DN16 2RL 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.