DN17 1DX is a sought-after residential area on West Common Lane, 0.5km from Old Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 1DX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00067206 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST COMMON LANE, DN17 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON LANE, DN17 1DX.
320
48
£ 36,700 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
DN17 1DX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £170k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £170k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1DX. The average age is 47.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 157,000
5 sales · Mean £ 152,900
Detached
£ 147,000
1 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1DX has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Bushfield Road Infant School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Academy Brumby
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.4 km
- Avenue Stores0.5 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.3 km
- 4K Store1.0 km
- APNA Local0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.9 km
- The Gourmet1.0 km
- Carvers Fish Restaurant1.0 km
- Noodle-Licious1.0 km
- Clay Oven0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Double Dragon1.0 km
- Deep Pan & BBQ1.0 km
- Mizaans of Ashby1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Sabalan Pizza1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Butlers Club0.8 km
- Heslam Park Club0.4 km
- Priory Hotel0.4 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.9 km
- The Queensway0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.4 km
- Althorpe5.0 km
- Crowle10.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Common Crescent0.1 km
- Malvern Road0.1 km
- Malvern Road0.1 km
- Hawthorn Crescent0.1 km
- West Common Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171DX · Data under Open Government Licence