DN17 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Peveril Avenue, 0.6km from Brumby, Old in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1BE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00067225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEVERIL AVENUE, DN17 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEVERIL AVENUE, DN17 1BE.
281
41
£ 36,700 /yr
52%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN17 1BE spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1BE. The average age is 40.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
13 sales · Mean £ 172,046
Terraced
£ 123,500
1 sales · Mean £ 123,500
Detached
£ 176,500
1 sales · Mean £ 176,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1BE has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Melior Community Academy
Bushfield Road Infant School
Priory Lane Community School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Outwood Academy Brumby
Westcliffe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.8 km
- The Queensway0.6 km
- Heslam Park Club0.6 km
- Priory Hotel0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.5 km
- China Town0.5 km
- Naga Spice0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.5 km
- Avenue Stores0.2 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunch Express0.4 km
- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.4 km
- Althorpe4.8 km
- Crowle10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Crescent0.2 km
- Danum Road0.2 km
- Danum Road0.2 km
- Peveril Avenue0.2 km
- West Common Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171BE · Data under Open Government Licence