DN17 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Kingsway, 0.6km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00067198 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, DN17 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, DN17 1BJ.
281
44
£ 36,700 /yr
47%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 1BJ — age 44, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1BJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 262,500
2 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1BJ is moderate at 53 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
Bushfield Road Infant School
Melior Community Academy
St Hugh's Special School
Priory Lane Community School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Outwood Academy Brumby
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.5 km
- Avenue Stores0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.6 km
- The Queensway0.6 km
- Heslam Park Club0.6 km
- Priory Hotel1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.7 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Naga Spice0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunch Express0.2 km
- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.2 km
- Althorpe4.7 km
- Crowle10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hamilton Road0.1 km
- Glover Road0.1 km
- North Lindsey College0.2 km
- Danum Road0.2 km
- North Lindsey College0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171BJ · Data under Open Government Licence