DN17 1NP is a mixed residential area on Bridges Road, 0.3km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1NP are sourced from Output Area E00067024 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGES ROAD, DN17 1NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGES ROAD, DN17 1NP.
347
38
£ 36,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1NP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN17 1NP's 68% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1NP. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 88,500
8 sales · Mean £ 93,625
Terraced
£ 71,000
1 sales · Mean £ 71,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1NP is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westcliffe Primary School
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Enderby Road Infant School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Priory Shop0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Poppin Shop0.8 km
- Avenue Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beacon Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Lunch Express0.9 km
- Parkwood Community Hub0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Arcafe0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Panku Scunthorpe0.9 km
- Pizza Plaza0.2 km
- Sams Plaice0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.2 km
- Althorpe4.2 km
- Crowle9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Keats Avenue0.1 km
- Keats Avenue0.1 km
- Swinburne Road0.2 km
- Swinburne Road0.2 km
- Youth Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171NP · Data under Open Government Licence