Produced by North Lincolnshire Public Health Intelligence. Each profile provides a summary of public health outcomes for residents of the relevant Children’s Centre catchment area. It includes introductory text, a map showing the catchment area location, summary narrative, some infographics, a data table and indicator metadata.
This profile provides a brief picture of public health outcomes for mothers and under 5s in the West Street Children’s Centre catchment area for 2023. This information, combined with service reach and activity data, should help agencies understand what factors are driving health improvement in this local population and enable the allocation and prioritisation of resources effectively. The profile contains information on the child population residing in its catchment area, wider determinants of health and indicators of maternal and child health. Read the information on the methodology used to calculate the indicators [PDF, 111Kb].
West Street Children’s Centre is located in Scunthorpe North locality with the catchment including parts of Crosby and Park and Town wards.
An estimated 935 under 5s live in this catchment area, which is about 11% of all under 5s in North Lincolnshire; nearly half (45%) of resident women are of child bearing age.
The adult population of this area have relatively poor general health with the lowest male and female life expectancy in North Lincolnshire and significantly below the local and national average.
Child poverty in the area is high with over two thirds (69%) of under 5’s living in England’s 30% most deprived neighbourhoods; 38% of resident children live in relative low income, a quarter (26%) are eligible for free school meals and 17% of households claim Universal Credit.
The area has the second highest fertility rate in North Lincolnshire, the highest percentage of mothers born outside the UK or with a minority ethnic background and one of the highest numbers of births to women under 20; it also has the highest number of maternity bookings.
The proportion of women who ‘book late’ in this area is the highest in North Lincolnshire; in contrast, the area has the lowest percentage of women booking with a BMI over 30, significantly lower than the local average.
The breastfeeding initiation rate (74%) is one of the highest in North Lincolnshire whilst smoking at delivery and low birth weight rates are similar to the North Lincolnshire average.
The percentage of children ready for school at age 5 and GCSE attainment in English and maths are amongst the lowest in North Lincolnshire with average levels of children scoring above threshold in all 5 domains at 2½ years.
Two out of five (41%) 11 year old children carry excess weight which is the highest proportion in North Lincolnshire and an increase since 2016/17.
Accident and Emergency attendances are the second highest in North Lincolnshire and significantly above average
This text describes each indicator contained in the profile’s data table. Numbers of 7 or less and associated crude rates or proportions have been suppressed. All numbers are rounded to nearest 5. Where quoted the position relative to the North Lincolnshire average is a measure of the statistical significance with a 95% level of confidence.
Total resident population (2020) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=14760) is 8.5 % of the North Lincolnshire resident population (persons, all ages). This is ranked 4th highest in North Lincolnshire. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 16.3 %.
Resident population under 1 year (2020) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=190) is 12 % of the NL resident population (persons, 0yrs). This is ranked 2nd highest in North Lincolnshire. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 20.1 %.
Resident population under 3 years (2020) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=555) is 11.1 % of the NL resident population (persons, 0-2yrs). This is ranked 2nd highest in North Lincolnshire. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 19.2 %.
Resident population under 5 years (2020) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=935) is 10.6 % of the NL resident population (persons, 0-4yrs). This is ranked 2nd highest in North Lincolnshire. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 19.2 %.
Resident women of child bearing age (15-44yrs) (2020) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=3110) is 45.4 % of the area resident female population (all ages). This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is higher than the North Lincolnshire average of 32.7 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 40.3 %. The average for England is 37 %
Mothers born outside the United Kingdom (2021) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=130) is 65.8 % of the live births to area resident mothers. This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is higher than the North Lincolnshire average of 18.6 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 57.4 %. The average for England is 29.6 %
Proportion of population (u5yrs) living in 30% most deprived LSOAs (2020) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=645) is 69 % of the area resident population (persons, 0-4yrs). This is ranked 3rd highest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 38.6 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 59 %. The average for England is 36.1 %
Children (0-15) Living in Relative Low Income (2020/21) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=1160) is 38.4 % of the area resident population (persons, 0-15yrs). This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 22.1 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 33.5 %. The average for England is 18.5 %
Households with children claiming Universal credit (0-19yrs) (Aug 2022) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=1020) is 17.3 % of the number of residential dwellings in area. This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 8.6 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 13.9 %.
Free School Meal eligibility (4-16yrs) (Dec 2022) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=645) is 26.1 % of the area resident population (persons, 4-16yrs). This is ranked 5th highest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 22.6 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 24 %. The average for England is 21.2 %
Children (u16) in receipt of DLA (2020/21) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=105) is 3.5 % of the area resident population (persons, 0-15yrs). This is ranked 3rd lowest in North Lincolnshire and is lower than the North Lincolnshire average of 4.6 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 3.9 %. The average for England is 4.9 %
Readiness for school at 5 years of age (2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=75) is 43.6 % of the resident children attending local schools reaching age 5 by end of school year. This is ranked lowest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 65 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 52.9 %. The average for England is 65.2 %
Children in Need (0-10yrs) (Nov 2022) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=25) is 118.1 per 10000 of the Area resident population (persons, 0-10yrs). This is ranked 5th highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 108.7 per 10000. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 114.2 per 10000.
GCSE attainment (4-9) in English and Maths (2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=85) is 58.9 % of the pupils entered for GCSE examinations in N Lincs schools. This is ranked 4th lowest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 68.1 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 64.1 %. The average for England is 69 %
Maternity bookings (2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=240) is 240 . This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 385 .
Late maternity bookings >12 weeks 6 days (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=170) is 22.4 % of the North Lincs resident mothers making first maternity booking. This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is higher than the North Lincolnshire average of 10.6 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 18 %.
Women booking with BMI over 30 (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=155) is 20.4 % of the North Lincs resident mothers making first maternity booking. This is ranked lowest in North Lincolnshire and is better than the North Lincolnshire average of 28.7 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 22.6 %.
Live births (general fertility rate) (2021) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=205) is 65.9 per 1000 wcba of the area resident women of child bearing age (female, 15-44yrs). This is ranked 2nd highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 56 per 1000 wcba. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 58.2 per 1000 wcba. The average for England is 55.3 per 1000 wcba
Premature births (<37 weeks) (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=55) is 9.2 % of the live births to area resident mothers. This is ranked 6th highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 9.1 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 8.9 %. The average for England is 7.9 %
Births to women with ethnicity not British (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=420) is 70.6 % of the live births to area resident mothers. This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is higher than the North Lincolnshire average of 21.4 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 60.2 %.
Smoking at delivery (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=115) is 19 % of the deliveries to area resident mothers. This is ranked 5th highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 17 % . The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 19.7 % . The average for England is 9.1 %
Live births to women under 20 (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=45) is 7.6 % of the live births to area resident mothers. This is ranked 2nd highest in North Lincolnshire and is higher than the North Lincolnshire average of 4.5 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 6.8 %. The average for England is 2.2 %
Low weight births <2500 grams (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=50) is 8.4 % of the live births to area resident mothers. This is ranked 5th highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 7.3 % . The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 8.4 % . The average for England is 6.9 %
Breastfeeding Initiation (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=440) is 73.9 % of the live births to area resident mothers. This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is better than the North Lincolnshire average of 66 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 71.7 %. The average for England is 67.4 %
A&E attendances (u5yrs) (2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=865) is 925.1 per 1,000 of the area resident population (persons, 0-4yrs). This is ranked 2nd highest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 717.7 per 1,000. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 830.4 per 1,000. The average for England is 659.8 per 1,000
Admissions for accidental injury (0-14s) (2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=75) is 88 per 10,000 of the area resident population (persons, 0-14yrs). This is ranked 7th lowest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 92.1 per 10,000. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 90.6 per 10,000. The average for England is 75.7 per 10,000
Admissions for lower tract respiratory infections (u5s) (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=40) is 14.3 per 1,000 of the area resident population (persons, 0-4yrs). This is ranked 7th highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 14.6 per 1,000. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 12.9 per 1,000.
Children scoring above threshold in all 5 domains in 2 1/2 year ASQ (2018/19) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=135) is 89.2 % of the children turning 2 1/2 in specified year. This is ranked 7th highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 88.1 % . The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 88.9 % . The average for England is 84.1 %
Children with excess weight at 5 years of age (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=120) is 24.7 % of the resident 4-5 year olds participating in NCMP. This is ranked 7th highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 24.3 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 26.5 %. The average for England is 22.6 %
Children with excess weight at 11 years of age (2019/20-2021/22) for West Street Children’s Centre (n=205) is 40.6 % of the resident 10-11 year olds participating in NCMP. This is ranked highest in North Lincolnshire and is similar to the North Lincolnshire average of 35.3 %. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 38.3 %. The average for England is 35.8 %
Male life expectancy at birth (2019-2021) for West Street Children’s Centre is 73.9 years. This is ranked lowest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 78.7 years. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 75.1 years. The average for England is 79.4 years
Female life expectancy at birth (2019-2021) for West Street Children’s Centre is 79.4 years. This is ranked lowest in North Lincolnshire and is worse than the North Lincolnshire average of 83.2 years. The average for Scunthorpe North locality is 80.1 years. The average for England is 83.1 years