DN17 1AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN17 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 1AQ.
465
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1AQ 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 1AQ'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 1AQ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1AQ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue
Outwood Academy Brumby
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.9 km
- La Bella0.8 km
- New Life (Scunthorpe)0.2 km
- Scunny Hill0.7 km
- LT Capital0.7 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Boston Brothers0.8 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.2 km
- The Queensway0.8 km
- Mary Rose0.9 km
- The Light0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Eatmazing1.0 km
- Lavo0.7 km
- Moes Coffee & Cakery0.9 km
- Moon Coffee House0.8 km
- Plowright Theatre Star Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- AFC1.0 km
- Harrys Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Hong Kong0.8 km
- Mammas Pizza0.9 km
- Mando's0.7 km
- + 24 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 Hotel0.8 km
- Wortley House Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe0.6 km
- Althorpe4.9 km
- Crowle10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Cottages0.1 km
- Jubilee Cottages0.1 km
- Orchid Rise0.2 km
- Cottage Beck Road0.4 km
- Cottage Beck Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171AQ · Data under Open Government Licence