DN17 1BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 1BS 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 26 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00067200 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN17 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 1BS.
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 1BS's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1BS. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1BS has low crime rates — 26 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
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Melior Community Academy
Westcliffe Primary School
Bushfield Road Infant School
The St Lawrence Academy
Priory Lane Community School
St Hugh's Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Elior UK - Kiosk 2 (Main entrance Church Lane)0.9 km
- Avenue Stores0.5 km
- Elior UK - Kiosk 1 (Outpatients)0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Select Local0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Food2go0.9 km
- Newland Fryer0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Eatwell Restaurant at SGH by Elior0.9 km
- Lunch Express0.3 km
- Parkwood Community Hub0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.5 km
- Althorpe4.1 km
- Crowle9.7 km
Bus Stops
- North Lindsey College0.3 km
- Crematorium0.3 km
- Parkwood Infant and Junior School0.4 km
- Glover Road0.4 km
- North Lindsey College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171BS · Data under Open Government Licence