DN15 5RY is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN15 5RY has the character of a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN15 5RY are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN15 5RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN15 5RY.
465
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN15 5RY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DN15 5RY is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN15 5RY. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN15 5RY is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bushfield Road Infant School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Frodingham Infant School
Outwood Academy Brumby
The St Lawrence Academy
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Melior Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- New Life (Scunthorpe)0.3 km
- Early Til Late1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Lavo0.9 km
- Moon Coffee House1.0 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Lunch Express0.8 km
- Frodingham Fun Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China Town0.7 km
- Mando's0.9 km
- Naga Spice0.7 km
- Sandhu Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Stars Takeaway0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.8 km
- Glenny's Bar0.9 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.2 km
- The Queensway0.5 km
- Talbot Inn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Larchwood Hotel1.0 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.6 km
- Althorpe5.1 km
- Crowle10.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Pods0.1 km
- The Pods0.1 km
- Cottage Beck Road0.3 km
- Cottage Beck Road0.3 km
- Jubilee Cottages0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN155RY · Data under Open Government Licence