DN16 1AA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN16 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN16 1AA.
465
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DN16 1AA is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1AA. The average age is 47.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1AA is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bushfield Road Infant School
St Hugh's Special School
Frodingham Infant School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Outwood Academy Brumby
The St Lawrence Academy
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- La Bella0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
- New Life (Scunthorpe)0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Boston Brothers1.0 km
- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.9 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- Glenny's Bar0.9 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.1 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Lavo0.8 km
- Moes Coffee & Cakery0.9 km
- Moon Coffee House0.9 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Eatwell Restaurant at SGH by Elior0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- China Town0.8 km
- Hong Kong0.9 km
- Mando's0.8 km
- Naga Spice0.8 km
- Sandhu Desi Sweet Centre0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- 42 Apart Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Larchwood Hotel0.8 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.5 km
- Althorpe5.1 km
- Crowle10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cottage Beck Road0.2 km
- The Pods0.2 km
- The Pods0.2 km
- Cottage Beck Road0.2 km
- Jubilee Cottages0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161AA · Data under Open Government Licence