DN38 6DS is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Melton Ross in North Lincolnshire. Administratively it sits within Brigg and Wolds ward and the Brigg and Goole constituency.
For families considering a move, DN38 6DS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 6.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN38 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00066976 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN38 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN38 6DS.
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 6DS 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 up 6.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN38 6DS. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 186,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
DN38 6DS has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnetby1.5 km
- Brigg7.2 km
- Ulceby7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Melton Hall0.2 km
- Melton Hall0.2 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN386DS · Data under Open Government Licence