DN38 6JJ is a safe, established residential area on Old Post Office Lane, 1.3km from Coskills in Barnetby le Wold. Administratively it sits within Brigg and Wolds ward and the Brigg and Goole constituency.
For families considering a move, DN38 6JJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN38 6JJ are sourced from Output Area E00066951 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD POST OFFICE LANE, DN38 6JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD POST OFFICE LANE, DN38 6JJ.
408
42
£ 39,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN38 6JJ — age 42, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN38 6JJ. The average age is 42.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 168,000
7 sales · Mean £ 191,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN38 6JJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sing Fai0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holcombe Guest House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Whistle & Flute0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ginger Beard Catering Co0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Barnetby0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Barnetby Newsagents & Off Licence1.0 km
- One Stop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnetby0.6 km
- Brigg6.1 km
- Ulceby8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Smithy Lane0.1 km
- Smithy Lane0.2 km
- Manor Farm0.2 km
- Manor Farm0.2 km
- South Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN386JJ · Data under Open Government Licence