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DN16 2BQ

Rivelin Place

Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens

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Overview

Postcode DN16 2BQ is located in an urban city, within the Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward of North Lincolnshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens is £40,055 per year. The nearest station is Scunthorpe, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens is £40,055 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from DN16 2BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens near DN16 2BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Scunthorpe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DN16 2BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Scunthorpe

N/A

Walking directions to Scunthorpe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
4,780.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
100.36(+1046%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.36(+18%)
Public order
14.55(+65%)
Other theft
11.64(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.64(-19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
95.42%
Other White
9
3.44%
Other Asian
1
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.38%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
49
21.68%
No qualifications
48
21.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
42.62%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.84%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.38%
Social rents from council
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens

Median price£164,000
Price per sq ft£172
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £200K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 (about £172 per square foot) in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,930 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£227,500£195
Semi-Detached80£156,500£168
Terraced4£154,000£189
Flats4£84,975£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,250£58,000£119,950£111,500
2017£180,000£45,000£115,000£85,000
2018£195,000£66,700£123,750£115,000
2019£230,000£47,000£128,375£123,500
2020£195,000£51,000£137,500£125,500
2021£255,000£55,000£144,430£118,750
2022£220,000£75,500£159,000£145,000
2023£226,500£75,000£151,000£135,650
2024£265,000£75,000£165,000£142,500
2025£225,000£68,500£160,000£160,000
2026£233,000£109,000£157,000£108,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£112£121£115
2017£146£84£117£125
2018£146£144£124£122
2019£154£95£127£116
2020£158£105£134£133
2021£181£88£141£130
2022£218£120£170£150
2023£172£129£156£127
2024£200£113£159£137
2025£199£117£169£145
2026£195£109£171£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN16 2BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN16 2BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20255, Rivelin Place, Scunthorpe, DN16 2BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£74,000
13 Apr 2026186, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2APFlatsFreehold£138,000
28 Nov 2025174, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2APDetachedLeasehold£186,000
17 Oct 20252, Rivelin Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£149,950
01 Aug 202511, Rivelin Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the DN16 2BQ postcode area, located within Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN16 2BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableRowan EducationOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryLincoln Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBushfield Road Infant SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN16 2BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN16 2BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar96 Old Brumby Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2AWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodNorth Lincolnshire, DN17 1EAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miAvenue StoresLloyds Avenue, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1AXWalking directions to Avenue Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Lincolnshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,741
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,238
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,233
Band G£3,730
Band H£4,476

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN16 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Mary Winifred Rayner

Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tony Gosling

Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nicholas Dakin

Scunthorpe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth LincolnshireE06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyScunthorpeE14001462
ParishNorth Lincolnshire, unparished areaE43000012
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Scunthorpe Lincoln GardensE02002762
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Lincolnshire 014BE01013317
Police ForceHumberside
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN16 2BQ

Is DN16 2BQ (Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens) safe?

The area around DN16 2BQ records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near DN16 2BQ?

The median sale price around DN16 2BQ in Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens is £164,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN16 2BQ?

There are 16 schools close to DN16 2BQ, including Rowan Education, Lincoln Gardens Primary School (Good) and Bushfield Road Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DN16 2BQ?

The closest station to DN16 2BQ is Scunthorpe, about 1,321 m away.

How deprived is the area around DN16 2BQ?

DN16 2BQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN16 2BQ (Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe covering DN16 2BQ is Nicholas Dakin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Helen Mary Winifred Rayner (Labour Party) and Tony Gosling (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.