Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN17 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 1BF.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN17 1BF 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.

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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DN17 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DN17 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1BF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00067019 (shared with 17 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 1BF. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around DN17 1BF is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences175
Criminal damage and arson39
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order34
Burglary17

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Parkwood

Good352 pupils0.3 km
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Westcliffe Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils1.1 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Avenue Stores1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lunch Express0.8 km
  • Parkwood Community Hub0.3 km
  • Arcafe0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pizza Plaza0.6 km
  • Sams Plaice0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe2.1 km
  • Althorpe3.7 km
  • Crowle9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridgewater Road0.1 km
  • Bridgewater Road0.2 km
  • Barnstaple Road0.2 km
  • Barnstaple Road0.2 km
  • Parkwood Infant and Junior School0.3 km