DN16 1ET is a mixed residential area on Gladstone Drive, 0.5km from Frodingham in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Frodingham ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN16 1ET represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN16 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00067174 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLADSTONE DRIVE, DN16 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE DRIVE, DN16 1ET.
324
41
£ 31,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN16 1ET 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN16 1ET — age 41, 74% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN16 1ET. The average age is 40.7. 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
Flat
£ 48,000
1 sales · Mean £ 48,000
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN16 1ET is moderate at 84 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
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Academy Brumby
Frodingham Infant School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Bushfield Road Infant School
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
St Luke's Primary School
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Tradewinds Oriental Shop1.0 km
- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.4 km
- Telegraph News Shop1.0 km
- Early Til Late0.4 km
- PK News0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Frodingham Fun Club0.6 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Bowls Cafe1.0 km
- British Steel No 1 Shop Canteen by Snack Attack0.8 km
- San Pietro0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Man Lee Takeaway0.7 km
- Smoke & Iron Ltd0.6 km
- Excel Fisheries0.4 km
- Mamma Mia Pizza0.3 km
- Golden Dragon Takeaway0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.5 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Glenny's Bar0.3 km
- Talbot Inn0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wortley House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.8 km
- Althorpe6.1 km
- Brigg10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Stratford Drive0.2 km
- Kenilworth Road0.2 km
- Kenilworth Road0.2 km
- Stratford Drive0.2 km
- Holloways Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN161ET · Data under Open Government Licence