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About

Messingham is a village situated south of Scunthorpe, centred around its historic church and large village green. The area is primarily agricultural, with surrounding farmland growing crops like wheat and potatoes. Messingham also features a local nature reserve with wetlands, attracting birdlife and providing walking trails through meadows and woodlands.

Scawby lies slightly to the northeast, a smaller settlement with a notable Grade I listed hall set within its own parkland. The local landscape is defined by the flat, open fields characteristic of northern Lincolnshire. A specific local feature is the restored Scawby Brook, a small watercourse that flows through the area and supports its rural character.

Area overview

On average Messingham & Scawby has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Messingham & Scawby is £50,282 per year. There are 3 schools in Messingham & Scawby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Messingham & Scawby is home to around 5,634 people, with a population density of about 91.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Messingham & Scawby Population
5,634
Population density
91.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.6(-71%)
Other theft
4.61(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-48%)
Public order
3.19(-64%)
Vehicle crime
2.13(-62%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,412
96.03%
Other White
75
1.33%
Indian
33
0.59%
Other Asian
21
0.37%
Other
17
0.3%
Total population: 5,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,383
28.54%
Level 3 (A level)
950
19.6%
No qualifications
839
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
663
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
479
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 4,846

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,313
52.02%
Owns with a mortgage
747
29.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
9.03%
Other social rented
112
4.44%
Social rents from council
65
2.58%
Total households: 2,524

Property prices in Messingham & Scawby

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Messingham & Scawby area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Messingham & Scawby in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Messingham & Scawby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£288,750
Semi-Detached16£169,500
Terraced5£127,000

10 years median price trend in Messingham & Scawby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Messingham & Scawby.

All postcodes in Messingham & Scawby

DN209FJ

Old Manor Drive

DN209LX

Vicarage Lane

DN209NG

Kirton Road

DN173RJ

Brigg Road

DN173AN

Messingham

DN173QN

Scallow Lane

DN209BN

Orchard Lane

DN209AQ

Chapel Lane

DN209JX

Scawby Road

DN173AL

Butterwick Road

DN173PB

Butterwick Road

DN173TF

Hall Rise

DN209NF

Kirton Road

DN214JT

Gainsthorpe Road East

DN173PR

Sand Lane

DN173RX

High Street

DN173TU

Russell Walk

DN173UE

Walkers Court

DN209EL

Queens Court

DN173RB

Brigg Road

DN173RD

Kirton Road

DN209GF

Vicarage Paddock

DN214JN

Cleatham Road

DN163RE

Holme Lane

DN163RG

Holme Lane

DN173TY

Gooseacre

DN173TD

Hall View

DN173UL

Trentholme Drive

DN209AR

Beechwood Drive

DN209DF

Gainsborough Lane

DN209EN

The Rookery

DN173RG

Brigg Road

DN173SA

Northfield Road

DN173QZ

Brigg Road

DN173SY

Egton Avenue

DN173TJ

Wendover Road

DN209BQ

St Martins Crescent

DN209NB

Ermine Street

DN173QB

Scotter Road

DN173QR

Brigg Road

DN209EP

Mill Croft

DN173PP

Grange Park

DN173SE

Middleton Close

DN209LB

Church Lane

DN173QE

Scotter Road

DN173RE

Kirton Road

DN173UX

Willow Drive

DN209DQ

St Hybalds Grove

DN173UR

Elm Way

DN173US

Oak Drive

DN209AP

West Street

DN209AT

West Street

DN209ND

Messingham Lane

DN173AQ

Post Office Yard

DN173PH

Fairfield Drive

DN209BD

St James'S Road

DN173PF

West View

DN173PJ

Chestnut Drive

DN173QA

Scallow Lane

DN173RN

Old School Yard

DN173TR

Messingham

DN173PS

North Moor Lane

DN173RT

Well Street

DN209AJ

Vicarage Lane

DN209FT

Francis Gardens

DN173AH

High Street

DN173GJ

Greendale

DN173PN

Butterwick Road

DN173SW

Wendover Road

DN173TS

Orchard Close

DN173NX

Cross Tree Road

DN173UW

Acacia Way

DN209DA

Willow Grove

DN173PZ

Scotter Road

DN173TT

Park View

DN209FA

Chapel Lane

DN173SP

Wendover Close

DN173TE

Lea Garth

DN209AG

Park Lane

DN173AU

Messingham Common

DN173RL

Highgrove

DN173SD

Messingham

DN173NY

Butterwick Road

DN173TL

Wendover Road

DN209AE

Church Street

DN213HY

Sand Lane

DN173RU

Park Street

DN173SB

Church Street

DN173TW

Benson Close

DN209AB

Brigg Road

DN173SS

Ingleby Road

DN213HZ

Kirton Road

DN173AG

High Street

DN209EW

Meadowvale

DN209DG

St Hybalds Grove

DN209DB

Oak Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.