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DN16 3EL

Norton Road

Ashby Central

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Overview

Postcode DN16 3EL 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 Ashby area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Ashby is £40,209 per year. The nearest station is Scunthorpe, about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Everest Road Playing Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Scunthorpe Ashby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Scunthorpe Ashby has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Scunthorpe Ashby is £40,209 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN16 3EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Scunthorpe Ashby near DN16 3EL 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DN16 3EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEverest Road Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Everest Road Playing Fields
0.4 miChancel ParkSmallWalking directions to Chancel Park
0.3 miSpider ParkSmallWalking directions to Spider Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
5,178.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.2(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.97(-19%)
Other theft
5.7(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.43(-69%)
Burglary
2.53(-50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
94.33%
Other White
8
2.39%
Indian
5
1.49%
Other Asian
3
0.9%
African
1
0.3%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
20.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
19.15%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14.89%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
49.02%
Owns with a mortgage
39
25.49%
Other social rented
16
10.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.5%
Social rents from council
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

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 3EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN16 3EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202514, Norton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,000
07 Nov 202570, Shipton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000
11 Dec 2025111, Shipton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3HJDetachedFreehold£160,000
19 Sept 202549, Middleton Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
31 Oct 202557, Bottesford Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 3HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000

Schools

In the DN16 3EL postcode area, located within Scunthorpe Ashby, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN16 3EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryFrederick Gough SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOakfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN16 3EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN16 3EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiAshby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miMorrisons Daily26-28 Broadway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miIceland31 Broadway, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SSWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 mipremier224 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2SJWalking directions to premier
0.4 miCrystal NewsCambridge Avenue, Scunthorpe, DN16 3LGWalking directions to Crystal News

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 3EL, 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 AshbyE02002765
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Lincolnshire 017AE01013236
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN16 3EL

Is DN16 3EL (Scunthorpe Ashby) safe?

The area around DN16 3EL records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DN16 3EL?

The median sale price around DN16 3EL in Scunthorpe Ashby is £148,500 (about £165 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN16 3EL?

There are 13 schools close to DN16 3EL, including Frederick Gough School (Good), Oakfield Primary School (Good) and The Grange Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DN16 3EL?

DN16 3EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN16 3EL (Scunthorpe Ashby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe covering DN16 3EL 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.