Oakfield View Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
21 addresses across 1 postcode (DN16), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46100144.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (B: 17, C: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Lincolnshire costs £2,348 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Mc, about 290 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 2013 (17); 2012 onwards (2); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Lincolnshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,348 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,566 | £1,827 | £2,088 | £2,348 | £2,870 | £3,392 | £3,914 | £4,697 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Sandfield House, Ashby High Street and 344 Ashby Road., not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- 200 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Rustys Car Garage, Ashby, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Ashby Market, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Carpark, Collum Avenue, Scunthorpe, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 36 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN16 3JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Scunthorpe 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Althorpe 3,820 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Kirton Lindsey 740 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cambridge Avenue Bottesford | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Scunthorpe | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashby High Street Car Park | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 20.1 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 74.7 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Mc | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unity Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Scunthorpe General Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Scunthorpe Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,280 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,150 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holme Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Brat Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Rowmills Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Skegs Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Brumby Common | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Gull Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Lincolnshire: see them on the North Lincolnshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willoughby Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Frederick Gough School | Secondary | 11–16 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leys Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bottesford Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bottesford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lincoln Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holme Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Priory Lane Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Enderby Road Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School DN16 3JF | School/college/university | 30 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Bottesford Baptist Church DN16 3LD | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Unity Pharmacy DN16 3LG | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| The Chancel DN16 3LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| The Raj DN16 3LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Ashby Meadows Caterplus @ Anchor DN16 2US | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| RAOB Club DN16 3HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ancaster Court (10); On or near Morecambe Avenue (6); On or near Peterhouse Court (6); On or near Sunway Grove (4); On or near Birchwood Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 78% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DN16 3JX: 21 addresses
Nearby streets
Morecambe Avenue · Birchwood Road · Hornbeam Avenue · Crossbeck Road · Fir Close · Peterhouse Court · Ringwood Close · Copse Road · Sunway Grove · Ancaster Court · Balliol Drive · Brunel Close
All the streets in DN16 and across North Lincolnshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.