DN16 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grange Lane North, 0.2km from New Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN16 1BN is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 DN16 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00067185 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE LANE NORTH, DN16 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE LANE NORTH, DN16 1BN.
306
36
£ 33,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1BN 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
DN16 1BN has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1BN. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1BN is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Coritani Academy
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
The Grange Primary School
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Go Outdoors Ltd0.7 km
- Nisa Local Gosal's0.5 km
- VKD Convenience Store (Bobby's Off Licence)0.9 km
- Ashby Mini Market0.8 km
- Bellingham Stores0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pizza Time0.4 km
- Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Man Lee Takeaway0.5 km
- Smoke & Iron Ltd0.8 km
- Canton0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Masey's Cafe0.4 km
- Lebus Canteen0.8 km
- Claires Cafe0.0 km
- Grange Farm Hobbies Centre0.5 km
- Harlequin Office Furniture Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Harry's Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.0 km
- Althorpe7.0 km
- Brigg9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Warley Road0.3 km
- Warley Road0.4 km
- Healey Road0.4 km
- Bellingham Road0.4 km
- Bellingham Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161BN · Data under Open Government Licence