Ward in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.564, -0.625 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 91 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01724 (Scunthorpe) |
Ashby Lakeside sits on the southern edge of Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire, England, and is primarily a residential ward of mixed post‑war and more recent housing with small local shops, schools and pockets of green space. The "Lakeside" element reflects a few small ornamental lakes and ponds and the generally flat, open character of the surrounding Lincolnshire landscape; it’s a short drive from Scunthorpe town centre and main routes, with the wider Humber estuary within easy commuting distance.
The area’s identity has been shaped by the wider industrial history of Scunthorpe, with strong local links to steel and related employment, but in recent years there’s been modest regeneration, active community groups, sports clubs and school partnerships. It feels family‑oriented and practical, with affordable housing and decent transport links, while also sharing some of the common social and economic challenges of post‑industrial suburbs.
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