DN17 3QZ is a sought-after residential area on Brigg Road, 0.5km from Messingham in Messingham. Administratively it sits within Ridge ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 3QZ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 3QZ are sourced from Output Area E00067254 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGG ROAD, DN17 3QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGG ROAD, DN17 3QZ.
284
47
£ 44,800 /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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DN17 3QZ combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£104k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £104k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 19.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 3QZ. The average age is 47.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 103,000
4 sales · Mean £ 99,000
Semi-Detached
£ 134,975
2 sales · Mean £ 134,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 3QZ has low crime rates — 6 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
Messingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Jet Premier Express at Spencers Garage0.5 km
- Messingham Convenience Store0.6 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Teasdales0.6 km
- Thai Castle Plasketts0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Green Tree0.5 km
- Crown Inn0.6 km
- Pooley's0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe 19060.8 km
- Casa Della Pasta0.4 km
- Crown Inn Kitchen Franchise0.6 km
- Horn Inn0.4 km
- Messingham Community Hub & Cafe0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Messingham0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Baba Kitchen Takeaway0.6 km
- Messingham Tandoori0.5 km
- Dannatts0.6 km
- Happys Pizza & Burger0.5 km
- Markham's Fish and Chip Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirton Lindsey5.8 km
- Scunthorpe6.7 km
- Althorpe8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Eastfield Road0.1 km
- Eastfield Road0.1 km
- Knightsbridge Road0.2 km
- Knightsbridge Road0.2 km
- Brigg Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN173QZ · Data under Open Government Licence