Kensington Road, Scunthorpe
House prices, sold prices and local information for DN15 8BQ.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Kensington Road, Scunthorpe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £53,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £49,437. That is 71% below the Scunthorpe average of £184,994 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 62% flat, 31% terraced, 8% detached. Recorded sale prices on Kensington Road range from £30,000 to £250,000. 20% of homes sold here were freehold and 80% leasehold. Of 248 streets in Scunthorpe with at least two sales in the last year, Kensington Road ranks 248th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Kensington Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DN15 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 20% freehold and 80% leasehold across 15 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 8 | £49,437 | 27 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £76,875 | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | 21 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Kensington Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 27 May 2026 | £50,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 39, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 27 Mar 2026 | £57,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 21 Nov 2024 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 14 Jun 2023 | £43,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 20 Jan 2023 | £57,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 16 Jun 2022 | £47,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 8 Apr 2022 | £76,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 6 Aug 2021 | £142,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 2 Dec 2020 | £84,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 24 Sep 2020 | £30,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £39,999 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £50,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 40, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 5 Jun 2018 | £52,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 4 Jan 2018 | £42,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 11, Kensington Road DN15 8BQ | 13 Jan 2017 | £58,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Kensington Road | £30,000 (Sep 2020) → £43,000 (Jun 2023) | +43% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Kensington Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Primary School 583 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy 349 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Parkwood 274 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The St Lawrence Academy 789 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus 171 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue 651 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Outwood Academy Foxhills 721 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Trent View College 58 pupils | Free schools special | 16–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Scunthorpe station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Althorpe station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hilton Avenue (o/s 85, Hilton Avenue) 1 min walk
- Hilton Avenue (o/s 39, Hilton Avenue) 2 min walk
- Dronfield Court (opp, Bolsover Road) 3 min walk
- Dronfield Court (adj, Bolsover Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Church Lane Medical Centre
1 Orchid Rise, Church Lane, Scunthorpe · 1.2 mi - West Common Lane Teaching Practice
Dorchester Road, Scunthorpe · 1.2 mi - The Oswald Road Medical Surgery
78 Oswald Road, Scunthorpe · 1.5 mi - Cherry Tree Medical Practice
Ironstone Centre, West Street, Scunthorpe · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Parkside Express Petrol · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Gallagher Retail Park · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Scunthorpe RP · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Scunthorpe Extra · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Marsden Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Myers And Campbell And Associate · 1.2 mi
- Dental Health Club · 1.4 mi
- Community Dental Service · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,189 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,248 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 78% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Lincolnshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Kensington Road
Ethnic group
| Here | North Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Religion
| Here | North Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.9% | 52.1% |
| No religion | 39.6% | 38.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 90.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.2% | 9.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 21.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.5% | 23.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 15.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.7% | 17.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | North Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.9% |
| Very good health | 33.4% | 42.9% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 15.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.8% | 41% |
| No cars or vans in household | 28.4% | 18.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.4% | 29.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.4% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Lincolnshire.
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