DN17 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Thomas Road, 0.6km from Old Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1DN represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00067198 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMAS ROAD, DN17 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS ROAD, DN17 1DN.
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 1DN — 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. Property prices are trending up 30.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1DN. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 147,500
7 sales · Mean £ 151,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1DN 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
Bushfield Road Infant School
Priory Lane Community School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Outwood Academy Brumby
Westcliffe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.8 km
- The Queensway0.5 km
- Heslam Park Club0.5 km
- Priory Hotel0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.5 km
- China Town0.5 km
- Naga Spice0.5 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.4 km
- Avenue Stores0.2 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunch Express0.4 km
- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.3 km
- Althorpe4.8 km
- Crowle10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Danum Road0.1 km
- Danum Road0.1 km
- Hawthorn Crescent0.2 km
- Lloyds Avenue0.2 km
- West Common Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171DN · Data under Open Government Licence