Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST COMMON LANE, DN17 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON LANE, DN17 1DX.

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Population

320

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences45
Vehicle crime8
Public order6
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils0.5 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils0.7 km
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Bushfield Road Infant School

Requires Improvement215 pupils0.8 km
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Lincoln Gardens Primary School

Good429 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Junior Academy Brumby

Good465 pupils0.9 km
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St Hugh's Special School

Outstanding173 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Academy Brumby

Good789 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good651 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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