DN16 1EP is a mixed residential area on Avon Road, 0.5km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN16 1EP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00067174 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVON ROAD, DN16 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVON ROAD, DN16 1EP.
324
41
£ 31,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1EP 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN16 1EP — age 41, 74% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 38.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1EP. The average age is 40.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 102,500
16 sales · Mean £ 107,434
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1EP is moderate at 78 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
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Outwood Academy Brumby
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Bushfield Road Infant School
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Judges Butchers0.8 km
- S & J Meats0.8 km
- Tradewinds Oriental Shop0.8 km
- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.4 km
- Jeans Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Frodingham Fun Club0.6 km
- All Things Nice Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Scalinis Scunthorpe1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Burger Grill by Sarahs0.9 km
- The Kitchen @ Parishes0.8 km
- Upper Crust0.9 km
- Man Lee Takeaway0.9 km
- Smoke & Iron Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.7 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Glenny's Bar0.2 km
- Talbot Inn0.3 km
- Highfield House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Larchwood Hotel0.9 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.8 km
- Althorpe6.1 km
- Brigg10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Stratford Drive0.1 km
- Stratford Drive0.1 km
- Holloways Garage0.1 km
- Trent Street0.2 km
- Trent Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161EP · Data under Open Government Licence