Postcode report
DN18 5AX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DN18 5AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN18 5AX is a postcode in Barton, 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 DN18 5AX, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN18 5AX are jobs and housing, while local prosperity 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 DN18 5AX is based on North Lincolnshire 001 Census 2021. It covers 11,919 residents, 465 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 13% 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 3/10.
For property prices near DN18 5AX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £167k from 105 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN18 5AX can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 DN18 5AX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN18 5AX 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 DN18 5AX
Is DN18 5AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% 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 DN18 5AX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN18 5AX?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN18 5AX?
LocaleIQ matched DN18 5AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN18 5AX?
The latest median sold price is £167k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN18 5AX?
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.