Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODLANDS GARDENS, DN17 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS GARDENS, DN17 1BU.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN17 1BU 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 48, DN17 1BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £175k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DN17 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Woodlands Gardens, 0.7km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

For families considering a move, DN17 1BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 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 1BU. 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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,725

14 sales · Mean £ 158,028

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN17 1BU has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft10
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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The St Lawrence Academy

Good770 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Parkwood

Good352 pupils1.0 km
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Bushfield Road Infant School

Requires Improvement215 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue

Good660 pupils1.2 km
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St Hugh's Special School

Outstanding173 pupils1.3 km
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Berkeley Primary School

Good599 pupils1.3 km
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Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement379 pupils1.3 km
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Frodingham Infant School

Requires Improvement203 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Select Local0.4 km
  • New Life (Scunthorpe)0.7 km
  • LT Capital0.9 km
  • Avenue Stores0.7 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Eatwell Restaurant at SGH by Elior0.4 km
  • Lunch Express0.6 km
  • Gills Vintage Tearoom0.9 km
  • Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Burger Bar1.0 km
  • The Grandfather Steak House0.9 km
  • Food2go0.5 km
  • Jedzonka0.9 km
  • Newland Fryer0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Robert Holme Hall0.9 km
  • Brumby Hall Events0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe1.1 km
  • Althorpe4.3 km
  • Crowle9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hospital0.2 km
  • Hospital Main Entrance0.3 km
  • Hospital0.3 km
  • Hospital Outpatients0.5 km
  • Hospital Outpatients0.5 km