DN16 — SCUNTHORPE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN16 is £160,716, which is 30% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN16 cost 44.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN16 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£230,496	279
Semi-detached	£144,276	817
Terraced	£118,174	268
Flat	£77,666	47
All types	£160,716	1436

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN16

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

With 88.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN16 has a crime rate 9% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

38.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

9.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

14.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DN16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN16 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bottesford Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bushfield Road Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Frodingham Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bottesford Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Holme Valley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

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 DN16 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN16 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

DN16 — SCUNTHORPE

Area Summary

DN16 (SCUNTHORPE) offers affordable property prices (£160,716, 44% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DN15

SCUNTHORPE

£185K

▼ 4.9% YoY

DN17

SCUNTHORPE

£192K

▲ 1.9% YoY

DN18

BARTON-UPON-HUMBER

£199K

▲ 1.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN16?

The average house price in DN16 (SCUNTHORPE) is £160,716, based on 1436 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.

Is DN16 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN16 is close to the national average at 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN16?

There are 19 schools in or near DN16. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DN16?

Council tax in DN16 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 DN16?

The average broadband download speed in DN16 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DN16 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 171,336.