DN17 1AJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
This is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00067200 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN17 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 1AJ.
422
41
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DN17 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1AJ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1AJ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Melior Community Academy
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Bushfield Road Infant School
Priory Lane Community School
Westcliffe Primary School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
The St Lawrence Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Select Local0.9 km
- Elior UK - Kiosk 1 (Outpatients)1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Parkwood Community Hub1.0 km
- Eatwell Restaurant at SGH by Elior1.0 km
- Lunch Express0.0 km
- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.8 km
- The Queensway0.8 km
- Heslam Park Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Newland Fryer0.9 km
- Stars Takeaway0.9 km
- China Town0.9 km
- Naga Spice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.3 km
- Althorpe4.4 km
- Crowle10.0 km
Bus Stops
- North Lindsey College0.0 km
- Glover Road0.1 km
- North Lindsey College0.1 km
- Hamilton Road0.2 km
- North Lindsey College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171AJ · Data under Open Government Licence