DN15 encompasses Scunthorpe, a postcode district in North Lincolnshire with a trajectory score of 41.5/100, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.5% over five years, whilst rental yields have expanded faster at 4.5% annually, suggesting rental demand may be outpacing capital appreciation. Population growth over the same period registered just 0.1%, indicating demographic stagnation in the area. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, meaning visible regeneration activity remains limited. These metrics suggest DN15 operates as a rental-focused market rather than one driven by significant capital growth or demographic expansion.
Domain breakdown
Subscribe to unlock domain scores
See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
Nearby districts
What's changing in Scunthorpe · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.8 points this month to 40/100, driven mainly by safety.
Scunthorpe (DN15) common questions
Is Scunthorpe up and coming?
Scunthorpe (DN15) has a trajectory score of 40/100 (Average), placing it in the top 95% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 6.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Scunthorpe safe?
Scunthorpe has a safety score of 12/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Scunthorpe?
The average property price in Scunthorpe (DN15) is £156k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Scunthorpe?
The median monthly rent in Scunthorpe (DN15) is £625 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Scunthorpe?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Scunthorpe (DN16), Scunthorpe (DN17), Brough (HU15), Brigg (DN20), Barton-Upon-Humber (DN18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
Generate a property report
Get a 10-page report for a specific address in Scunthorpe.
Monitor Scunthorpe
Get alerts when the trajectory score changes, new planning applications are submitted, or the gentrification stage shifts.
Related reading
Disclaimer: Praesago provides data analytics and market intelligence. Nothing on this platform constitutes financial advice, investment advice, or a personal recommendation. Property values can fall as well as rise. Past performance does not predict future results. Seek independent financial and legal advice before making property investment decisions.