DN16 Postcode District
DN16 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Scunthorpe Post town in Lincolnshire
The DN16 postcode district is located in the DN Doncaster postal area, DN16 has a population of 32,771 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 11.72 square miles (30.35 square kilometres or 7,499.06 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the DN16 postcode district is Scunthorpe, located in Lincolnshire, England. There are also other significant settlements in this district, including Queensway Industrial Estate, Bottesford, Holme, Raventhorpe, and Twigmoor.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DN16 1, covers Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire.
The sector DN16 2, covers Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire.
The sector DN16 3, covers Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire.
The post town for this district is SCUNTHORPE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Lincolnshire (B) area with a total of 751 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe | 2.30 | NNW |
| Brigg | 5.40 | E |
| Kirton in Lindsey | 6.22 | S |
| Winterton | 6.33 | N |
| Epworth | 8.87 | WSW |
| Crowle | 9.39 | WNW |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 11.07 | NE |
| Gainsborough | 13.05 | SSW |
| Hessle | 13.26 | NE |
| South Cave | 14.20 | N |
| Goole | 14.26 | NW |
| Thorne | 14.56 | WNW |
| Howden | 16.27 | NW |
| Market Rasen | 16.78 | SE |
| Immingham | 17.03 | ENE |
| Kingston upon Hull | 17.07 | NE |
| Cottingham | 17.13 | NNE |
| Bawtry | 19.10 | WSW |
| Beverley | 20.72 | NNE |
| Market Weighton | 20.92 | N |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 789
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCUNTHORPE | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 281 |
| SCUNTHORPE | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 2 | 218 |
| SCUNTHORPE | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 1 | 212 |
| Bottesford | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 22 |
| SCUNTHORPE | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 22 |
| Bottesford | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 20 |
| SCUNTHORPE | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 1 | 2 |
| Holme | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 2 |
| Queensway Industrial Estate | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 2 |
| Queensway Industrial Estate | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 2 |
| Queensway Industrial Estate | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 1 | 1 |
| Queensway Industrial Estate | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 1 | 1 |
| SCUNTHORPE | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 1 | 1 |
| Holme | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 1 |
| Raventhorpe | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 1 |
| Twigmoor | SCUNTHORPE | DN16 3 | 1 |
Street list for DN16
NORTHAMPTON ROAD
NORTHAMPTON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Local Road
USRN: 46101082
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| LAKESIDE RETAIL PARK | 254 |
| WARLEY ROAD | 189 |
| RIVELIN PLACE | 181 |
| BROADWAY | 126 |
| WESLEY ROAD | 123 |
| POPLAR TREE AVENUE | 101 |
| PARKERS LANE | 92 |
| LYGON STREET | 91 |
| TURNSTONE DRIVE | 86 |
| TURNSTONE DRIVE | 86 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3513 |
| Shoplifting | 873 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 786 |
| Public order | 763 |
| Other theft | 548 |
| Burglary | 508 |
| Vehicle crime | 393 |
| Other crime | 272 |
| Drugs | 232 |
| Robbery | 106 |
| Bicycle theft | 104 |
| Possession of weapons | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Theft from the person | 22 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHBY HIGH STREET | SCUNTHORPE | 95 | DN16 2RX | View map | |
| BROADWAY | SCUNTHORPE | 23 | DN16 2SN | View map | |
| COTTAGE BECK ROAD | SCUNTHORPE | 16 | DN16 1UB | View map | |
| LAKESIDE RETAIL PARK | SCUNTHORPE | 13 | DN16 3UA | View map | |
| ASHBY ROAD | SCUNTHORPE | 11 | DN16 2AB | View map | |
| EAST COMMON LANE | SCUNTHORPE | 8 | DN16 1HJ | View map | |
| BOTTESFORD ROAD | SCUNTHORPE | 7 | DN16 3HA | View map | |
| OLD BRUMBY STREET | SCUNTHORPE | 7 | DN16 2AW | View map | |
| BEECHWAY | SCUNTHORPE | 6 | DN16 2HF | View map | |
| COLLUM LANE | SCUNTHORPE | 6 | DN16 2TA | View map | |
| LAKESIDE PARKWAY | SCUNTHORPE | 6 | DN16 3UA | View map |
Schools in the district
St Luke's Primary School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Grange Lane North , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 1BN
Headteacher: Mr Alastair Sutherland (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bushfield Road Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bushfield Road , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 1NA
Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Bass (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Hugh's Special School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bushfield Road , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 1NB
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Kenyon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Outwood Academy Brumby
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Cemetery Road , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 1NT
Headteacher: Miss Amber Bradley (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Frodingham Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rowland Road , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 1ST
Headteacher: Mrs Christina Mallender (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lincoln Gardens , Ashby , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 2ED
Headteacher: Miss Andrea Nuttall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brumby Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Queensway , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 2HY
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Vickers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Phase: Primary
Address:
Queensway , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 2HY
Headteacher: Mr Steve Tait
Ofsted rating: Good
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Anne's Crescent , Ashby , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 2LW
Headteacher: Mr Mark Strong (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Coritani Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Wyredale Road , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 2PZ
Headteacher: Mr Dave Flowitt (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Darley Centre
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
School Road , Ashby , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 2TD
Headteacher: Mr Robert Biglands (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Collum Avenue , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 2TF
Headteacher: Mr Ryan Hibbard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Grange Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cornwall Rd , Ashby , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 3AW
Headteacher: Miss Francesca Mawson
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Redshank Drive , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 3FX
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Cranidge
Ofsted rating: Good
Oakfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Morecambe Avenue , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 3JF
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Frederick Gough School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Grange Lane South , Bottesford , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 3NG
Headteacher: Mr Ben Lawrance (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bottesford Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Road , Bottesford , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 3PB
Headteacher: Mr Phil Brown (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bottesford Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Road , Bottesford , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 3PB
Headteacher: Miss Rachel Busby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Holme Valley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Timberland , Bottesford , Scunthorpe
Postcode: DN16 3SL
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Stephenson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dental Design Studio | 215 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 191 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2AQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Bottesford Dental Practice | 35-37 QUEENSWOOD ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 3QS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Parkview Dental Practice | 18 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 1NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 25-27 VICTORIA ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 2RZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancora Medical Practice | 291 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2AB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01724 842244 |
| 2 | Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners | ASHBY THE LINK, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2UT | GP PRACTICE | Call 01724 842051 |
| 3 | Cedar Medical Practice | 275 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2AB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01724 843375 |
| 4 | Ashby Clinic | COLLUM LANE, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2SZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Cambridge Avenue Medical Centre | CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, BOTTESFORD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 3LG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01724 842415 |
| 6 | Ashby Clinic | COLLUM LANE, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2SZ | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01724 742300 |
| 7 | North Lincolnshire South Pcn - Covid Local Vaccination Service | 291 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 2AB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancora Healthcare Limited | 291 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2AB | PHARMACY | Call 01724 877100 |
| 2 | Whitworth Pharmacy | 188 ASHBY ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2AP | PHARMACY | Call 01724 843194 |
| 3 | Morrisons Pharmacy | LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 3UA | PHARMACY | Call 01724 850669 |
| 4 | Well | ASHBY TURN PRIM CARE CTR, THE LINK, ASHBY HIGH STREET, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2UT | PHARMACY | Call 01724 865212 |
| 5 | Well | ASHBY CLINIC & CHILDS CTR, COLLUM LANE, ASHBY, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2SZ | PHARMACY | Call 01724 865342 |
| 6 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 72 - 74 COTTAGE BECK ROAD, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 1LE | PHARMACY | Call 01724 842429 |
| 7 | Unity Pharmacy | CAMBRIDGE AVENUE MED CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 3LG | PHARMACY | Call 01724 864138 |
| 8 | Ashby Pharmacy | 213 ASHBY HIGH STREET, SCUNTHORPE, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN16 2JP | PHARMACY | Call 01724 842581 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norfolk Optics Uk Ltd - Ashby | 259 ASHBY HIGH STREET, SCUNTHORPE, SOUTH HUMBERSIDE, DN16 2SD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Charles Irvine Opticians (ashby) | 295 ASHBY HIGH STREET, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 2RY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £232,372 | 99 | £225,118 | 102 | £236,492 | 78 | £225,232 | 109 |
| Semi-detached | £141,984 | 279 | £143,178 | 277 | £147,261 | 269 | £147,970 | 338 |
| Terraced | £119,320 | 91 | £114,192 | 77 | £120,818 | 101 | £148,653 | 138 |
| Flats | £73,500 | 5 | £80,421 | 19 | £76,296 | 23 | £71,354 | 26 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M180 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.32
Average Driving Distance: 4.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 743
M180 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.79
Average Driving Distance: 5.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 743
M180 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.58
Average Driving Distance: 10.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 743
M180 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.48
Average Driving Distance: 10.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 743
M180 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.98
Average Driving Distance: 17.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 622
M62 J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.56
Average Driving Distance: 31.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 121
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DN16 1 | Scunthorpe Delivery Office |
| DN16 2 | Scunthorpe Delivery Office |
| DN16 3 | Scunthorpe Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | N | 1 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| D | N | 1 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the DN16 postal code are SCUNTHORPE and Bottesford.
The DN16 Postcode shares a border with DN21 (GAINSBOROUGH, Kirton Lindsey, Scotter), DN15 (SCUNTHORPE, Winterton, Burton-upon-Stather), DN17 (SCUNTHORPE, Crowle, Messingham) and DN20 (BRIGG, Broughton, Hibaldstow).
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