DN16 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from New Brumby in Scunthorpe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
Within the DN16 district, this postcode is characterised by a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00067181 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN16 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN16 1AZ.
276
39
£ 31,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1AZ 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 39, DN16 1AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN16 1AZ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Primary School
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Outwood Academy Brumby
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Go Outdoors Ltd1.0 km
- Nisa Local Gosal's0.6 km
- Bellingham Stores1.0 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pizza Time0.8 km
- Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Man Lee Takeaway0.6 km
- Smoke & Iron Ltd0.6 km
- Canton0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Masey's Cafe0.0 km
- Claires Cafe0.4 km
- Grange Farm Hobbies Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.0 km
- Althorpe7.2 km
- Brigg9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Nostell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161AZ · Data under Open Government Licence