Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the DN16 postcode area, covering Scunthorpe and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£106,462
Median price
£92,500
5-year trend
+26.8%
Total sales
16,063
The DN16 area has 671 individual postcodes with 16,063 registered sales. Prices are +73.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Scunthorpe. The five-year price movement is +26.8%.
A North Lincolnshire steel town with affordable housing well below the national average, direct trains to London Kings Cross and good motorway links via the M180.
🚆 Main station
Scunthorpe
⏱️ London commute
~135 min by train
DN16 averages £106,462, placing it in the affordable category, +73.3% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 16,063 recorded sales across 671 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in DN16 is +26.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
DN16 3NS
£141,706 avg · 153 sales
DN16 3FB
£123,892 avg · 143 sales
DN16 2RW
£170,352 avg · 142 sales
DN16 3TF
£99,888 avg · 130 sales
DN16 3GT
£154,384 avg · 116 sales
DN16 3EZ
£145,451 avg · 115 sales
DN16 3UP
£142,632 avg · 114 sales
DN16 2SF
£79,656 avg · 110 sales
DN16 3GU
£152,112 avg · 99 sales
This DN16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the DN16 postcode area is £106,462, based on 16,063 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Scunthorpe.
Properties in DN16 average £106,462, which is +73.3% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£92,500) is 13.1% below the average (£106,462), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in DN16 have moved +26.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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