DN16 1EL is a mixed residential area on Fairmont Crescent, 0.4km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 76.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00067170 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRMONT CRESCENT, DN16 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRMONT CRESCENT, DN16 1EL.
295
43
£ 31,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1EL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN16 1EL spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 76.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1EL. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 101,500
18 sales · Mean £ 109,608
Detached
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
Terraced
£ 159,950
1 sales · Mean £ 159,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1EL is moderate at 73 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
Outwood Academy Brumby
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Bushfield Road Infant School
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.3 km
- Jeans Fruit & Veg1.0 km
- Telegraph News Shop0.9 km
- New Life (Scunthorpe)1.0 km
- Judges Butchers0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Frodingham Fun Club0.5 km
- Bowls Cafe0.9 km
- British Steel No 1 Shop Canteen by Snack Attack0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Burger Grill by Sarahs1.0 km
- The Kitchen @ Parishes0.9 km
- Upper Crust1.0 km
- Ali's Food Hut0.9 km
- Andreas Chicken Shack0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Talbot Inn0.2 km
- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.5 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Glenny's Bar0.2 km
- Highfield House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Larchwood Hotel0.9 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.7 km
- Althorpe6.0 km
- Brigg11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stratford Drive0.1 km
- Stratford Drive0.1 km
- Holloways Garage0.2 km
- Bushfield Road0.2 km
- Bushfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161EL · Data under Open Government Licence