DN18 5AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Dyke West, 0.6km from Barton-upon-Humber in Barton-upon-Humber. Administratively it sits within Barton ward and the Cleethorpes constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN18 5AR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN18 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00066910 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE DYKE WEST, DN18 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE DYKE WEST, DN18 5AR.
188
55
£ 36,500 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN18 5AR 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 63% of tenure in DN18 5AR — 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. Property prices are trending up 27.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN18 5AR. The average age is 55.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 97,500
7 sales · Mean £ 140,492
Detached
£ 175,000
2 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN18 5AR has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Castledyke Primary School
Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School
Baysgarth School
Bowmandale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Barton Upon Humber Post Office0.7 km
- Barton Area Food Bank0.7 km
- Burnetts General Store0.2 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Barton Guest House0.7 km
- The George Inn0.7 km
- Bardney Hall0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Chao Baan0.4 km
- The Old Mill0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.4 km
- The White Swan0.1 km
- Charlies Bar0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bengal Village0.1 km
- Cobblers0.3 km
- Little Harrys Smokehouse0.7 km
- Partners Tea Room0.3 km
- Raj0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op Barton0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Golden Bridge0.6 km
- Hasina Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Papa's Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza King0.6 km
- Sunflower Take Away0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barton-On-Humber0.1 km
- Hessle3.3 km
- Barrow Haven3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barton-on-Humber Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Barton-on-Humber Rail Station0.1 km
- Victoria House0.2 km
- West Acridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN185AR · Data under Open Government Licence