Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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

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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 1DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.

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

DN17 1DY is a well-regarded residential area on West Common Lane, 0.4km from Old Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

For serious buyers, DN17 1DY 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 is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DY 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 1DY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

Crime around DN17 1DY is moderate at 56 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.

Shoplifting115
Violence and sexual offences53
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Bushfield Road Infant School

Requires Improvement215 pupils0.6 km
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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils0.7 km
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Lincoln Gardens Primary School

Good429 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Junior Academy Brumby

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils0.8 km
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St Hugh's Special School

Outstanding173 pupils0.8 km
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Outwood Academy Brumby

Good789 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good651 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Applegreen Service Station0.2 km
  • Avenue Stores0.6 km
  • Blyton Ice Cream0.2 km
  • Premier Cemetery Road Stores0.9 km
  • APNA Local0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.8 km
  • Clay Oven1.0 km
  • Lunch Express0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Butlers Club0.8 km
  • Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.9 km
  • Heslam Park Club0.3 km
  • Priory Hotel0.5 km
  • Brumby Hall Events0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Stars Takeaway0.2 km
  • China Town0.2 km
  • Mandarin House0.8 km
  • Maxine's Chippy0.8 km
  • Miahs Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe1.3 km
  • Althorpe5.1 km
  • Crowle10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Brumby Corner0.1 km
  • West Common Crescent0.1 km
  • Brumby Corner0.1 km
  • Hawthorn Crescent0.2 km
  • Malvern Road0.3 km