DN17 1BQ 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00067225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEVERIL AVENUE, DN17 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEVERIL AVENUE, DN17 1BQ.
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 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1BQ. 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
£ 152,500
4 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1BQ has low crime rates — 38 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
Oasis Academy Parkwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.4 km
- Avenue Stores0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brumby Hall Events0.7 km
- The Queensway0.5 km
- Heslam Park Club0.5 km
- Priory Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.5 km
- China Town0.5 km
- Naga Spice0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunch Express0.4 km
- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.3 km
- Althorpe4.8 km
- Crowle10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Danum Road0.1 km
- Danum Road0.1 km
- Lloyds Avenue0.1 km
- Lloyds Avenue0.2 km
- Hamilton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171BQ · Data under Open Government Licence