DN16 1EF is a mixed residential area on Cromwell Avenue, 0.3km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN16 1EF represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00067177 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL AVENUE, DN16 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL AVENUE, DN16 1EF.
334
39
£ 31,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DN16 1EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1EF. The average age is 39.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 77,000
2 sales · Mean £ 77,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1EF is moderate at 67 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
St Hugh's Special School
Frodingham Infant School
Outwood Academy Brumby
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Bushfield Road Infant School
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.2 km
- Jeans Fruit & Veg1.0 km
- Telegraph News Shop0.9 km
- Lucky Tuppence1.0 km
- New Life (Scunthorpe)0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- All Things Nice Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Lavo1.0 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Scalinis Scunthorpe1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Burger Grill by Sarahs1.0 km
- The Kitchen @ Parishes0.9 km
- Upper Crust0.9 km
- Ali's Food Hut0.9 km
- Andreas Chicken Shack1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 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
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Larchwood Hotel0.9 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.6 km
- Althorpe5.9 km
- Brigg11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bushfield Road0.1 km
- Bushfield Road0.1 km
- Brumby Hotel0.2 km
- Stratford Drive0.2 km
- Stratford Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161EF · Data under Open Government Licence