Is DN21 4QY a safe place to live?

Yes, DN21 4QY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DN21 4QY?

The population for the DN21 4QY area is approximately 387 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

COUNCIL VILLAS, DN21 4QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUNCIL VILLAS, DN21 4QY.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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9/10

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2/10

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6/10

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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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Area Character

DN21 4QY is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN21 4QY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Council Villas, 0.2km from Redbourne in Redbourne. Administratively it sits within Ridge ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DN21 4QY are sourced from Output Area E00067263 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 4QY. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN21 4QY has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences4

Public order2

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kirton Lindsey4.0 km
Brigg7.4 km
Barnetby12.5 km

Bus Stops

Carr Lane0.1 km
Carr Lane0.2 km
Red Lion0.3 km
Red Lion0.3 km
Demand Responsive Area0.3 km