DN9 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Somerby Drive, 0.3km from Owston Ferry in Owston Ferry. Administratively it sits within Axholme South ward and the Brigg and Goole constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN9, DN9 1BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN9 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00066873 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERBY DRIVE, DN9 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERBY DRIVE, DN9 1BS.
601
42
£ 43,500 /yr
48%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DN9 1BS — age 42, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN9 1BS. The average age is 42.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 318,000
5 sales · Mean £ 310,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN9 1BS has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Martin's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Owston Ferry Post Office0.7 km
- Owston Ferry Stores0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- White Hart0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough10.5 km
- Althorpe10.6 km
- Gainsborough Central10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Epworth Road0.1 km
- Epworth Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN91BS · Data under Open Government Licence