DN17 1DJ is a well-regarded residential area on West Common Crescent, 0.4km from Old Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1DJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00067226 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST COMMON CRESCENT, DN17 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON CRESCENT, DN17 1DJ.
293
41
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 1DJ — age 41, 82% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1DJ. The average age is 41.3. 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
£ 145,000
9 sales · Mean £ 154,216
Terraced
£ 136,000
1 sales · Mean £ 136,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1DJ is moderate at 74 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
Melior Community Academy
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Priory Lane Community School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Outwood Academy Brumby
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.2 km
- Avenue Stores0.4 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.3 km
- APNA Local1.0 km
- Cram Vape0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.7 km
- Lunch Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Butlers Club1.0 km
- Heslam Park Club0.4 km
- Priory Hotel0.6 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.7 km
- The Queensway0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.3 km
- China Town0.3 km
- Mandarin House1.0 km
- Maxine's Chippy1.0 km
- Naga Spice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.2 km
- Althorpe5.0 km
- Crowle10.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Common Crescent0.2 km
- Hawthorn Crescent0.2 km
- Danum Road0.2 km
- Danum Road0.2 km
- Brumby Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171DJ · Data under Open Government Licence