DN17 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Glover Road, 0.7km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 1AU 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. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, up 130.7% year-on-year. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00067200 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOVER ROAD, DN17 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOVER ROAD, DN17 1AU.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DN17 1AU's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £199k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £199k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 130.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1AU. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
17 sales · Mean £ 147,817
Detached
£ 263,000
1 sales · Mean £ 263,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1AU has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Bushfield Road Infant School
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Westcliffe Primary School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.9 km
- The Queensway0.7 km
- Heslam Park Club0.7 km
- Priory Hotel0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.7 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Naga Spice0.7 km
- Pizza Plaza1.0 km
- Sams Plaice1.0 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.6 km
- Avenue Stores0.2 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunch Express0.3 km
- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.4 km
- Althorpe4.6 km
- Crowle10.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Lindsey College0.1 km
- Peveril Avenue0.1 km
- Peveril Avenue0.1 km
- North Lindsey College0.2 km
- Glover Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171AU · Data under Open Government Licence