Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN17 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 1BS.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Bicycle theft12
Other theft6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Parkwood

Good352 pupils0.6 km
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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils1.1 km
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Westcliffe Primary School

Good340 pupils1.2 km
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Bushfield Road Infant School

Requires Improvement215 pupils1.2 km
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The St Lawrence Academy

Good770 pupils1.3 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.3 km
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St Hugh's Special School

Outstanding173 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Food2go0.9 km
  • Newland Fryer0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brumby Hall Events0.9 km
restaurant

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