Town Pop. 76,627

Living in Scunthorpe: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scunthorpe is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Scunthorpe most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 22/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the DN15 postcode district. It scores 12 points above the DN15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its lifestyle score runs 39 points above the DN15 district's 55/100. For the surrounding area, see DN15 postcode district.

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Scunthorpe scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 4,156 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Shoplifting 1,219 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 901 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 884 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 859 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
other 2,534 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 508 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 440 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 336 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 97
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Ample 51
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 5
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Ample 12
Playgrounds Ample 52

Services

Schools
66
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 33 in area
2Outstanding23Good2Requires Improvement6Ungraded
  • Outwood Academy FoxhillsSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • St Hugh's Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Berkeley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Coritani AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Crosby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Enderby Road Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Engineering UTC Northern LincolnshireSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Frederick Gough SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leys Farm Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lincoln Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
69
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospitalin area
Goole and District Hospital10.5 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary14.3 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
9 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,025 patients per GP
11dentists19pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,682 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed3.8%Retired23.4%Student3.7%Other inactive14%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24%Skilled & technical29.7%Routine & elementary46.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.2%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership59.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
76
Scunthorpe 0.5 mi
Althorpe 3.6 mi
Kirton Lindsey 6.9 mi
J3 M180 3.1 mi
J3 M180 3.4 mi
J4 M180 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
94
Pubs & Bars Ample 37
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 27
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 34
Retail Shopping Ample 152
Takeaways Ample 33
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £154,000 489
Detached £221,000 107
Semi-detached £152,500 291
Terraced £113,000 83
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£62k £120k £180k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Gunness 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Messingham 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Amcotts 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Burringham 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Althorpe 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Keadby 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
Appleby 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Stather 44 5.1 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Winterton 51 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scunthorpe a nice place to live?

Scunthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Scunthorpe is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Scunthorpe?

Crime levels in Scunthorpe are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 10,553 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scunthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Scunthorpe are Outwood Academy Foxhills and St Hugh's Special School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 33 rated schools in Scunthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Scunthorpe?

The current median house price in Scunthorpe is £154,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £221,000, semi-detached £152,500, terraced £113,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 489 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Scunthorpe in context

See where Scunthorpe ranks among the best places to live in Lincolnshire

Postcode districts in Scunthorpe

DN15 52 ⇄
DN16 64 ⇄
DN17 62 ⇄

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