DN17 1BL is a well-regarded residential area on Kingsway, 0.4km from Brumby, Old in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 1BL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £314k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00067199 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, DN17 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, DN17 1BL.
317
42
£ 36,700 /yr
53%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN17 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1BL. The average age is 41.6. 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
Detached
£ 267,500
6 sales · Mean £ 272,491
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1BL is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bushfield Road Infant School
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Outwood Academy Brumby
Melior Community Academy
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Priory Lane Community School
Frodingham Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.3 km
- Avenue Stores0.4 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.5 km
- Premier Cemetery Road Stores0.9 km
- Cottage Beck Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Dragon Takeaway0.9 km
- Stars Takeaway0.5 km
- China Town0.5 km
- Naga Spice0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.5 km
- Lunch Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club0.9 km
- Heslam Park Club0.4 km
- Priory Hotel0.9 km
- Robert Holme Hall0.9 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wortley House Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.0 km
- Althorpe5.0 km
- Crowle10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lloyds Avenue0.1 km
- Lloyds Avenue0.1 km
- Kingsway House0.2 km
- Kingsway House0.2 km
- Danum Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171BL · Data under Open Government Licence