DN17 1DQ is a well-regarded residential area on West Common Crescent, 0.4km from Old Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1DQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00067226 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST COMMON CRESCENT, DN17 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON CRESCENT, DN17 1DQ.
293
41
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1DQ 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.
Area Character
DN17 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1DQ. The average age is 41.3. 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
Terraced
£ 117,500
4 sales · Mean £ 119,500
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1DQ is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Priory Lane Community School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Outwood Academy Brumby
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.2 km
- Avenue Stores0.4 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.3 km
- Premier Cemetery Road Stores1.0 km
- APNA Local1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.7 km
- Lunch Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club1.0 km
- Heslam Park Club0.4 km
- Priory Hotel0.7 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.7 km
- The Queensway0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.3 km
- China Town0.3 km
- Maxine's Chippy1.0 km
- Naga Spice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.2 km
- Althorpe5.0 km
- Crowle10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Danum Road0.1 km
- Danum Road0.1 km
- Lloyds Avenue0.2 km
- Lloyds Avenue0.2 km
- West Common Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171DQ · Data under Open Government Licence