DN16 1BU is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN16 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN16 1BU.
465
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1BU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN16 1BU's 70% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 DN16 1BU. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1BU is moderate at 73 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
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
The St Lawrence Academy
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
9 nearby- Lavo0.9 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Lunch Express0.8 km
- Frodingham Fun Club0.7 km
- O Torto1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Town0.7 km
- Mando's1.0 km
- Naga Spice0.7 km
- Sandhu Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Stars Takeaway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.8 km
- Glenny's Bar0.9 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.2 km
- The Queensway0.4 km
- Talbot Inn0.8 km
- + 5 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
- Kingsway House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161BU · Data under Open Government Licence