DN17 1AD is a sought-after residential area on Brumby Wood Lane, 0.6km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1AD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1AD 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 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUMBY WOOD LANE, DN17 1AD.
465
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1AD 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN17 1AD's 70% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1AD. 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
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1AD has low crime rates — 41 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
The St Lawrence Academy
Bushfield Road Infant School
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue
St Hugh's Special School
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Frodingham Infant School
Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy
Berkeley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Boston Brothers1.0 km
- Honest Lawyer0.9 km
- Lolas0.9 km
- Robert Holme Hall0.7 km
- Showmans Sports Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Lavo0.9 km
- Eatwell Restaurant at SGH by Elior0.4 km
- Lunch Express0.7 km
- Sugar Crush0.9 km
- Dine Bangla1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Hong Kong0.9 km
- Mando's1.0 km
- Sandhu Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Super Pizza0.9 km
- Tops Pizza Express0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Select Local0.4 km
- New Life (Scunthorpe)0.6 km
- Scunny Hill0.9 km
- LT Capital0.8 km
- Avenue Stores0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Royal Hotel0.7 km
- 42 Apart Hotel Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.9 km
- Althorpe4.5 km
- Crowle10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital0.2 km
- Hospital Main Entrance0.3 km
- Brant Road0.4 km
- Hospital Outpatients0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171AD · Data under Open Government Licence