DN16 1EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Earl Street, 0.3km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN16 1EE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00067172 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EARL STREET, DN16 1EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARL STREET, DN16 1EE.
235
36
£ 31,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1EE 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 72% of tenure in DN16 1EE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1EE. The average age is 36.2. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1EE is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Frodingham Infant School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Outwood Academy Brumby
Bushfield Road Infant School
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.1 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Jeans Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Telegraph News Shop0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- All Things Nice Cafe0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Lavo0.9 km
- Moes Coffee & Cakery1.0 km
- Moon Coffee House1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Burger Grill by Sarahs0.9 km
- Mando's1.0 km
- Sandhu Desi Sweet Centre1.0 km
- The Deli1.0 km
- The Kitchen @ Parishes0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.9 km
- The Queensway0.9 km
- Talbot Inn0.1 km
- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.5 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Larchwood Hotel0.8 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.6 km
- Althorpe5.8 km
- Brigg11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brumby Hotel0.1 km
- Bushfield Road0.1 km
- Bushfield Road0.1 km
- Brumby Hotel0.2 km
- Stratford Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161EE · Data under Open Government Licence