DN21 3TB is a sought-after residential area on Messingham Road, 0.5km from Scotter in Scotter. Administratively it sits within Scotter and Blyton ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
For serious buyers, DN21 3TB is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN21 3TB are sourced from Output Area E00134149 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MESSINGHAM ROAD, DN21 3TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MESSINGHAM ROAD, DN21 3TB.
334
46
£ 41,000 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DN21 3TB's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £177k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £177k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 3TB. The average age is 45.8. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 148,500
6 sales · Mean £ 152,000
Terraced
£ 168,500
1 sales · Mean £ 168,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN21 3TB has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scotter Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gamekeeper Inn0.5 km
- The White Swan0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- House Of Choy0.5 km
- Scotter Fisheries0.4 km
- The Friary0.6 km
- Kims Kitchen0.4 km
- Mizaans of Scotter0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Peter's Over 65's Luncheon Club0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirton Lindsey5.0 km
- Scunthorpe9.4 km
- Althorpe10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.0 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Dar Beck Road0.2 km
- Dar Beck Road0.2 km
- Gravel Pit Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN213TB · Data under Open Government Licence