DN17 2RR is a sought-after residential area on Moorwell Road, 0.7km from Yaddlethorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Bottesford ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN17, DN17 2RR offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2RR are sourced from Output Area E00066926 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORWELL ROAD, DN17 2RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORWELL ROAD, DN17 2RR.
247
53
£ 42,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DN17 2RR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 2RR. The average age is 52.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 194,000
Semi-Detached
£ 124,975
6 sales · Mean £ 114,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 2RR has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leys Farm Junior School
Bottesford Infant School
Bottesford Junior School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Enderby Road Infant School
Oakfield Primary School
Frederick Gough School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.9 km
- Black Beauty0.5 km
- The Chancel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Southpark Enterprise College0.9 km
- Cafe Natura0.8 km
- The Raj0.9 km
- Miller & Carter0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.8 km
- Milanos0.8 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizza Bella0.5 km
- Happiness House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.9 km
- Riddings Service Station0.9 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe3.8 km
- Althorpe6.0 km
- Kirton Lindsey8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dolphin Inn0.2 km
- Dolphin Inn0.2 km
- The Dales0.2 km
- The Dales0.2 km
- Eton Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172RR · Data under Open Government Licence