Dumfries DG16 area guide
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Is Dumfries DG16 a good place to live?
In Dumfries (DG16), homes sell for around £448,500 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
1,650
Broadband
12%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dumfries DG16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dumfries DG16 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (3 of 95) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1999–2022)
Annual average (mean) sold price in DG16, 1999–2022. Latest £448,500. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 714
Owned 72% · Social rent 2% · Private rent 25%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DG16.
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Dumfries DG16: frequently asked questions
Is Dumfries DG16 a good place to live?
In Dumfries (DG16), homes sell for around £448,500 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
How much are house prices in Dumfries DG16?
Homes in Dumfries DG16 sell for around £448,500 on average (HM Land Registry).
Is Dumfries DG16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dumfries DG16 is rated high. Around 3.2% of properties (3 of 95) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
Is Dumfries DG16 a deprived area?
Dumfries DG16 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).