POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DN16 2SF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 30 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 15 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £114,000Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 30 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
12 within 400mDN16 2SF links 12 transport stops within 400m and 59 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Broadway (BCT) at about 155m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
42 within 1200mDN16 2SF currently links 42 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 13 grocery, 11 nightlife, 9 food and drink. The closest mapped place is Phone Bar at about 139m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,271 online job adverts observedNorth Lincolnshire local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,528 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DN16 2SF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
30 nearby school rows30 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DN16 2SF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 74DN16 2SF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 74 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 407, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 46 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£114,000
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DN16 2SF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (7), supermarket (3), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (11).
Amenity group
Food and drink
9 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (7), cafe (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (4).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Retail
Phone Bar
Mobile Phone at 232, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe.
Food and drink
Shaun's
Fast Food at 32, Broadway, Scunthorpe.
Grocery
premier
Convenience at 224, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe.
Grocery
Cooplands
Bakery at 222, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe.
Grocery
Morrisons Daily
Convenience at 26-28, Broadway, Scunthorpe.
Food and drink
Papa John's
Fast Food at 24, Broadway, Scunthorpe.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bottesford Infant School
Primary option in DN16 3PB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bottesford Junior School
Primary option in DN16 3PB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Bushfield Road Infant School
Primary option in DN16 1NA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DN16 2SF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DN16 2SF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DN16 2SF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DN16 2SF.
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Ask vetted agents
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