DN17 2EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riby Road, 1.0km from Ashby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 2EN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, 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 2EN are sourced from Output Area E00067037 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIBY ROAD, DN17 2EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIBY ROAD, DN17 2EN.
316
37
£ 29,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2EN 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 2EN has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 2EN. The average age is 36.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 133,500
2 sales · Mean £ 133,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 2EN is moderate at 72 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
Enderby Road Infant School
Westcliffe Primary School
Melior Community Academy
Leys Farm Junior School
Oakfield Primary School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.8 km
- Milanos0.8 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.8 km
- Bellisimos Riddings0.3 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.8 km
- Priory Shop0.7 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Johals Premier Store0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Arcafe1.0 km
- Silica Lodge Garden Centre1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.7 km
- Althorpe4.8 km
- Kirton Lindsey10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Irby Road0.1 km
- Irby Road0.1 km
- Spilsby Road0.2 km
- Spilsby Road0.3 km
- Beacon Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172EN · Data under Open Government Licence