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DN16 2QE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in North Lincolnshire
About DN16 2QE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN16 2QE is a postcode in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens, North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN16 2QE, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN16 2QE are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN16 2QE is based on North Lincolnshire 018 Census 2021. It covers 8,944 residents, 4,272 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DN16 2QE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £140k from 79 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN16 2QE can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN16 2QE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN16 2QE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN16 2QE
Is DN16 2QE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN16 2QE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN16 2QE?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN16 2QE?
LocaleIQ matched DN16 2QE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN16 2QE?
The latest median sold price is £140k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN16 2QE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.