DN16 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN16 1AG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00067193 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN16 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN16 1AG.
323
28
£ 31,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1AG 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 65% of tenure in DN16 1AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1AG. The average age is 28.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1AG is above average at 99 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
Frodingham Infant School
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
St Hugh's Special School
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Outwood Academy Brumby
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Bushfield Road Infant School
Crosby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.3 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Jeans Fruit & Veg0.7 km
- La Bella0.9 km
- Merkur Slots0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Mulligans1.0 km
- Talbot Inn0.3 km
- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.9 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- Glenny's Bar0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Age Uk North Lincolnshire1.0 km
- All Things Nice Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Lavo0.9 km
- Moes Coffee & Cakery0.8 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Burger Grill by Sarahs0.6 km
- Mando's0.9 km
- Sandhu Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Staarz Pizza0.9 km
- The Deli0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cosgrove Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- Larchwood Hotel0.7 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.6 km
- Althorpe6.0 km
- Brigg11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Trent Street0.1 km
- Trent Street0.1 km
- Holloways Garage0.2 km
- School0.2 km
- School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161AG · Data under Open Government Licence