36,607TOTAL POPULATION
15,049HOUSEHOLDS
7.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,320AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DN15 POSTCODE REGION

Doncaster (DN15)

The DN15 postcode area is located in the Doncaster postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 1289 individual postcodes.

There are 31 electoral wards in the DN15 postcode area, including Barnetby, Barrow-Upon-Humber, Barton-Upon-Humber, Brigg, Cleethorpes, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Goole, Grimsby, Immingham, Retford, Scunthorpe, Ulceby which come under the local authority of the North Lincolnshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in DN15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DN15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DN15 postcode, which is an abbreviation for the Doncaster district in the United Kingdom, covers an area in North Lincolnshire that includes Scunthorpe and the surrounding villages. The postcode also covers the towns of Crowle, Fockerby, Scawby, Hibaldstow, Kettleby and Greetwell.

Scunthorpe is a town in North Lincolnshire that is a major industrial centre. It is home to steel making and port facilities, as well as some of the largest retail parks in the UK.

The postal town for the DN15 postcode is Scunthorpe, and the local planning authority is North Lincolnshire Council. It has been recently declared an 'opportunity area', meaning there is potential for new investment to spur economic development in the area.

The DN15 postcode also covers the villages of Appleby, East Butterwick, West Butterwick, Burringham, Coleby, Hibaldstow, Althorpe, and Keadby.

It is served by two football clubs – Scunthorpe United and Scunthorpe Town, both of which compete in the Northern Counties East Football League, as well as by the local cricket club.

The postcode area also includes the remains of a 19th-century fort, which was used to defend against a threat from Napoleon's French navy.

Scunthorpe and its neighbouring villages are home to several parks and gardens such as Botany Bay, the Monument Garden, and Oswald Road Nature Reserve. The area also has several shopping and leisure facilities, such as a markets, restaurants, and a cinema.

There are two universities offering higher education in the area: the University of Lincoln and the University of Hull. Both are well regarded and offer a wide range of courses.

With its cultural attractions, strong transport links, and bustling local economy, the DN15 postcode area of Doncaster is an ideal place to live and work.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in DN15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 38%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 16%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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DN15Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire

The county of Lincolnshire

DN15 is located in the county of Lincolnshire, in England.

Lincolnshire has a total population of 1,073,300, making it the 18th largest county in the UK.

Lincolnshire has a total area of 2693 square miles, and a population density of 153 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Lincolnshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDN15
Postal TownDoncaster
MSOA NameNorth Lincolnshire 013
LSOA NameNorth Lincolnshire 013A
CountyLincolnshire
RegionLincolnshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth Lincolnshire
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

DN15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DN15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Adlingfleet
Alkborough
Amcotts
Appleby
Blacktoft
Burton Stather
Burton upon Stather
Coleby
Crosby
Dragonby
Faxfleet
Flixborough
Flixborough Stather
Fockerby
Frodingham
Lincolnshire
Garthorpe
Gunness
High Risby
Low Risby
Normanby
Read's Island
Roxby
Santon
Thealby
Trent
Walcot
Waterton
West Halton
Whitton
Winteringham
Winterton
Browse Postcodes in DN15

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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A finding of facts trial will now take place at Lincoln Crown Court later this year

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He pointed out the large number of karaoke bars in the town

Lincolnshire Live

Plans to repair Grantham home after car crashed into living room - and the driver won't be prosecuted

Rachel Edgecombe was in her house with two dogs when the car knocked down her living room wall

Lincolnshire Live

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Police have informed the family of Colin, a man who has been missing since April 2

Lincolnshire Live

Council issues nesting bird beach warning

North East Lincolnshire Council is reminding visitors to the coast not to disturb nesting birds.

BBC News

Council sells Skegness seafront land for 1

A hotel and coffee shop will be built on the site.

BBC News

Investigation over reports two men threw glass at victim in Ingoldmells pub before attacking others near Butlin's

A 21-year-old man has been arrested as part of the Lincolnshire Police investigation

Lincolnshire Live

Four men to appear at Lincoln Crown Court charged with GBH after alleged assault left man in hospital

A man was taken to hospital to receive medical treatment after the alleged assault

Lincolnshire Live

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