DN16 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from New Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN16 1BW is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00067187 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN16 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN16 1BW.
198
39
£ 33,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1BW 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 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-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 1BW. The average age is 39.5. 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 1BW is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Primary School
Outwood Academy Brumby
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
St Hugh's Special School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Bushfield Road Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Time0.5 km
- Man Lee Takeaway0.2 km
- Smoke & Iron Ltd0.5 km
- Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Canton0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Masey's Cafe0.4 km
- Claires Cafe0.3 km
- Grange Farm Hobbies Centre0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nisa Local Gosal's0.2 km
- Premier Cemetery Road Stores0.9 km
- VKD Convenience Store (Bobby's Off Licence)1.0 km
- Bellingham Stores0.9 km
- One Stop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.6 km
- Althorpe6.7 km
- Brigg10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Comet Pub0.3 km
- Sandhouse Crescent0.3 km
- Comet Pub0.3 km
- Sandhouse Crescent0.3 km
- The Lilacs0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161BW · Data under Open Government Licence