DN38 6DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Melton Ross in North Lincolnshire. Administratively it sits within Brigg and Wolds ward and the Brigg and Goole constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 56.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN38 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00066976 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN38 6DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN38 6DR.
191
48
£ 39,000 /yr
42%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 48, DN38 6DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 56.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN38 6DR. The average age is 47.6. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 237,500
8 sales · Mean £ 261,625
Semi-Detached
£ 157,000
1 sales · Mean £ 157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DN38 6DR has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cafe Mews Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnetby1.9 km
- Ulceby7.0 km
- Brigg7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Demand Responsive Area0.0 km
- Melton Hall0.2 km
- Melton Hall0.2 km
- Council Villas0.3 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN386DR · Data under Open Government Licence