DN16 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dawes Lane, 1.2km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN16 1DW 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. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00067273 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAWES LANE, DN16 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWES LANE, DN16 1DW.
215
41
£ 34,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1DW 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
Social renting makes up 85% of tenure in DN16 1DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1DW. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN16 1DW has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Crosby Primary School
Frodingham Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Jeans Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Merkur Slots0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mulligans0.8 km
- Pig & Whistle0.5 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Oscars Bar0.9 km
- Tavern0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Age Uk North Lincolnshire0.7 km
- All Things Nice Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Scalinis Scunthorpe0.9 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Burger Grill by Sarahs0.7 km
- The Kitchen @ Parishes0.7 km
- Upper Crust0.9 km
- Ali's Food Hut0.7 km
- Andreas Chicken Shack0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cosgrove Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.3 km
- Althorpe6.4 km
- Brigg11.1 km
Bus Stops
- High Street East0.3 km
- Gala Bingo0.4 km
- Gala Bingo0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161DW · Data under Open Government Licence