DN17 2DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willoughby Road, 0.7km from Ashby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 2DQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00067033 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOUGHBY ROAD, DN17 2DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOUGHBY ROAD, DN17 2DQ.
354
39
£ 29,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DN17 2DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 2DQ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
4 sales · Mean £ 106,000
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 2DQ is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Melior Community Academy
Enderby Road Infant School
Oakfield Primary School
Leys Farm Junior School
Westcliffe Primary School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.9 km
- Milanos0.9 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.9 km
- Bellisimos Riddings0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Beauty0.9 km
- Butlers Club0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.3 km
- Priory Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Clay Oven0.9 km
- Carvers Fish Restaurant0.9 km
- Noodle-Licious0.9 km
- The Gourmet1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lincolnshire Co Op0.2 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- 4K Store0.9 km
- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.9 km
- Priory Shop0.6 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Bottesford Stores0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.6 km
- Althorpe5.0 km
- Kirton Lindsey10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Green0.1 km
- Green0.1 km
- Irby Road0.1 km
- Beacon Hotel0.2 km
- Beacon Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172DQ · Data under Open Government Licence