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DN15

SCUNTHORPE

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

DN15 encompasses SCUNTHORPE and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £185,072
1yr change ▼ 4.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£185,072

▼ 4.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

36% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

339 Mbps

Property Prices in DN15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN15 is £185,072, which is 20% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN15 cost 35.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN15 have fallen 4.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £254,074 447
Semi-detached £149,539 673
Terraced £95,960 315
Flat £80,353 41
All types £185,072 1570

5-Year Price History

£178K £181K £184K £187K £190K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DN15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN15 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DN15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN15 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Winteringham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Berkeley Primary School Primary Good mi
Winterton Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Crosby Primary School Primary Good mi
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

67

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DN15 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN15 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DN15 — SCUNTHORPE

Area Summary

DN15 (SCUNTHORPE) offers affordable property prices (£185,072, 36% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (339 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN15?
The average house price in DN15 (SCUNTHORPE) is £185,072, based on 1570 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 36% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.9% over the past year.
Is DN15 a safe area to live?
Crime in DN15 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in DN15?
There are 17 schools in or near DN15. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in DN15?
Council tax in DN15 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in DN15?
The average broadband download speed in DN15 is 339 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in DN15 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DN15 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 171,336.