DN17 1UH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Padstow Walk, 0.5km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1UH is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1UH are sourced from Output Area E00067015 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PADSTOW WALK, DN17 1UH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADSTOW WALK, DN17 1UH.
231
34
£ 36,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1UH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN17 1UH has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1UH. The average age is 33.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 74,000
1 sales · Mean £ 74,000
Flat
£ 45,000
3 sales · Mean £ 48,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1UH is moderate at 84 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
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Westcliffe Primary School
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lunch Express1.0 km
- Parkwood Community Hub0.2 km
- Arcafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizza Plaza0.7 km
- Sams Plaice0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.2 km
- Althorpe3.6 km
- Crowle9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Melbury Walk0.1 km
- Melbury Walk0.2 km
- Hindon Walk0.2 km
- Medical Centre0.3 km
- Medical Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171UH · Data under Open Government Licence