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DN16

SCUNTHORPE

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN16 covers SCUNTHORPE in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £160,716
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 9% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£160,716

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% below national avg

Crime Rate

88.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

9% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

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.

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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

£156K £158K £160K £163K £165K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

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

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378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DN16 SCUNTHORPE

What is the average house price in DN16 SCUNTHORPE?
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 SCUNTHORPE 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 is the population of DN16 SCUNTHORPE?
The population of DN16 (SCUNTHORPE) is approximately 171,336 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DN16 SCUNTHORPE?
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.

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