| Council | North Lincolnshire |
| Crime Rate | High for an East Midlands town 32% above the national average. |
The average house price in Scunthorpe is £150,924, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Scunthorpe house price trends over the last 30 years.
£150,924
£214,730
£68,000
£146,964
£112,167
Is Scunthorpe a nice place to live?
Scunthorpe is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Scunthorpe?
Scunthorpe has a high crime rate for an East Midlands town, with around 98 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 32% above the national average, and 34% above the Lincolnshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Scunthorpe?
Scunthorpe has 33 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Holme Valley Primary School, Bottesford Infant School, Outwood Academy Foxhills. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Scunthorpe?
The majority of residents in Scunthorpe identify as White (British) (81%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.