DN17 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Peveril Avenue, 0.7km from Brumby, Old in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1BG represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00067198 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEVERIL AVENUE, DN17 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEVERIL AVENUE, DN17 1BG.
281
44
£ 36,700 /yr
47%
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 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 90% 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. Property prices are trending up 24.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1BG. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 164,750
16 sales · Mean £ 164,281
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1BG has low crime rates — 35 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
Priory Lane Community School
Bushfield Road Infant School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Westcliffe Primary School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Outwood Academy Brumby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.9 km
- The Queensway0.6 km
- Butlers Club1.0 km
- Beacon Hotel0.9 km
- Heslam Park Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.5 km
- China Town0.5 km
- Mandarin House1.0 km
- Naga Spice0.5 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.5 km
- Avenue Stores0.3 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunch Express0.5 km
- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.5 km
- Althorpe4.8 km
- Crowle10.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Common Lane0.1 km
- West Common Lane0.1 km
- Peveril Avenue0.1 km
- Peveril Avenue0.2 km
- Hawthorn Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171BG · Data under Open Government Licence