Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRUMBY WOOD LANE, DN17 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUMBY WOOD LANE, DN17 1AF.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN17 1AF 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN17 1AF'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. Property prices are trending up 17.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN17 1AF 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 1AF 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 17.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1AF. 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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 197,780

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN17 1AF has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Public order15
Vehicle crime13
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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The St Lawrence Academy

Good770 pupils0.7 km
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Bushfield Road Infant School

Requires Improvement215 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Parkwood

Good352 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue

Good660 pupils1.2 km
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St Hugh's Special School

Outstanding173 pupils1.2 km
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Frodingham Infant School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.2 km
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Berkeley Primary School

Good599 pupils1.3 km
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Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement379 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Lavo1.0 km
  • Eatwell Restaurant at SGH by Elior0.4 km
  • Lunch Express0.6 km
  • Sugar Crush0.9 km
  • Gills Vintage Tearoom0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Hong Kong1.0 km
  • Sandhu Desi Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • Super Pizza1.0 km
  • Tops Pizza Express1.0 km
  • UK Best Kebab1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Honest Lawyer0.9 km
  • Lolas1.0 km
  • Robert Holme Hall0.8 km
  • Showmans Sports Bar0.9 km
  • The Blue Bell Inn1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • 42 Apart Hotel Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe1.0 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