Is DN16 1AP a safe place to live?

Yes, DN16 1AP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 33 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DN16 1AP?

The population for the DN16 1AP area is approximately 276 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRIGG ROAD, DN16 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGG ROAD, DN16 1AP.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 31,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN16 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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7/10

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2/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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2/10

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5/10

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7/10

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Area Character

DN16 1AP is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN16 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brigg Road, 0.7km from New Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

For families considering a move, DN16 1AP represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00067181 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1AP. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%

Asian / British Asian3.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 3%

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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN16 1AP has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9

Other crime4

Drugs3

Anti-social behaviour2

Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

St Luke's Primary School

Good149 pupils0.6 km

Outwood Academy Brumby

Good789 pupils1.3 km

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy

Outstanding343 pupils1.3 km

Outwood Junior Academy Brumby

Good465 pupils1.4 km

St Hugh's Special School

Outstanding173 pupils1.5 km

Frodingham Infant School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby

Pizza Time0.9 km
Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips0.6 km
Man Lee Takeaway0.6 km
Smoke & Iron Ltd0.4 km
Canton0.9 km
+ 1 more

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Nisa Local Gosal's0.6 km
One Stop0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Masey's Cafe0.2 km
Claires Cafe0.5 km
Grange Farm Hobbies Centre1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Scunthorpe1.8 km
Althorpe7.1 km
Brigg9.9 km

Bus Stops

Nostell Road0.2 km