Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRUMBY WOOD LANE, DN17 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUMBY WOOD LANE, DN17 1AB.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN17 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DN17 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN17 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Brumby Wood Lane, 0.2km from Scunthorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

For families considering a move, DN17 1AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 20.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00067223 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1AB. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

10 sales · Mean £ 204,482

Detached

£ 237,000

1 sales · Mean £ 237,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN17 1AB has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Public order13
Vehicle crime11
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Bushfield Road Infant School

Requires Improvement215 pupils0.6 km
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St Hugh's Special School

Outstanding173 pupils0.7 km
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Frodingham Infant School

Requires Improvement203 pupils0.7 km
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The St Lawrence Academy

Good770 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Junior Academy Brumby

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Academy Brumby

Good789 pupils1.1 km
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Scunthorpe CofE Primary School

Good279 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue

Good660 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Cottage Beck Corner Shop0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Jeans Fruit & Veg0.9 km
  • Kubus Supermarket1.0 km
  • La Bella0.8 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Boston Brothers0.8 km
  • Cole Street Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Glenny's Bar0.9 km
  • Brumby Hall Events0.2 km
  • The Queensway0.8 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • All Things Nice Cafe0.9 km
  • Eatmazing0.9 km
  • Lavo0.6 km
  • Moes Coffee & Cakery0.8 km
  • Moon Coffee House0.7 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • AFC0.9 km
  • Harrys Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Hong Kong0.7 km
  • Mammas Pizza0.8 km
  • Mando's0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • 42 Apart Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Larchwood Hotel0.7 km
  • Wortley House Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe0.4 km
  • Althorpe5.0 km
  • Crowle10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Jubilee Cottages0.1 km
  • Jubilee Cottages0.1 km
  • Cottage Beck Road0.2 km
  • Cottage Beck Road0.2 km
  • Jackson Shipley0.3 km