DN17 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Brumby Wood Lane, 0.2km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUMBY WOOD LANE, DN17 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUMBY WOOD LANE, DN17 1AB.
465
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DN17 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1AB. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
10 sales · Mean £ 204,482
Detached
£ 237,000
1 sales · Mean £ 237,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1AB has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bushfield Road Infant School
St Hugh's Special School
Frodingham Infant School
The St Lawrence Academy
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Outwood Academy Brumby
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Jeans Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Kubus Supermarket1.0 km
- La Bella0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Boston Brothers0.8 km
- Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Glenny's Bar0.9 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.2 km
- The Queensway0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- All Things Nice Cafe0.9 km
- Eatmazing0.9 km
- Lavo0.6 km
- Moes Coffee & Cakery0.8 km
- Moon Coffee House0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- AFC0.9 km
- Harrys Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Hong Kong0.7 km
- Mammas Pizza0.8 km
- Mando's0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Royal Hotel0.8 km
- 42 Apart Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Larchwood Hotel0.7 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.4 km
- Althorpe5.0 km
- Crowle10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Cottages0.1 km
- Jubilee Cottages0.1 km
- Cottage Beck Road0.2 km
- Cottage Beck Road0.2 km
- Jackson Shipley0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171AB · Data under Open Government Licence