DN15 6RR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN15 6RR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (214 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN15 6RR are sourced from Output Area E00067276 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN15 6RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN15 6RR.
208
51
£ 34,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN15 6RR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 68% social renting, DN15 6RR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN15 6RR. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN15 6RR are high at 214 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Frodingham Infant School
Crosby Primary School
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue
St Hugh's Special School
Bushfield Road Infant School
The St Lawrence Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- 2/Today Store0.6 km
- BBs Mini Market0.7 km
- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.7 km
- Freshway Butcher & Bakery0.7 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Normanby Hotel0.8 km
- 42 Apart Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Royal Hotel1.0 km
- Cosgrove Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
- Larchwood Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Boston Brothers0.5 km
- Mulligans0.4 km
- Scunthorpe Polish Social Centre0.6 km
- Mary Rose0.5 km
- Pig & Whistle0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Age Uk North Lincolnshire0.4 km
- All Things Nice Cafe0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Eatmazing0.6 km
- Lavo0.4 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- AFC0.5 km
- Burger Grill by Sarahs0.1 km
- Gul's Plaice0.6 km
- Harrys Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Hong Kong0.6 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.5 km
- Althorpe5.7 km
- Crowle11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mary Street Car Park0.0 km
- Frances Street0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN156RR · Data under Open Government Licence