DN17 1DT is a sought-after residential area on Westcliff Gardens, 0.7km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 1DT is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, up 39.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00067202 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTCLIFF GARDENS, DN17 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTCLIFF GARDENS, DN17 1DT.
339
51
£ 36,700 /yr
43%
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 1DT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £425k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £425k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 39.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1DT. The average age is 51.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 472,500
2 sales · Mean £ 472,500
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
2 sales · Mean £ 307,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1DT has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Westcliffe Primary School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Bushfield Road Infant School
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
St Hugh's Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.8 km
- Avenue Stores0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Queensway0.9 km
- Butlers Club0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.7 km
- Heslam Park Club0.9 km
- Priory Hotel0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.7 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Naga Spice0.7 km
- Pizza Plaza0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Arcafe0.9 km
- Lunch Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.8 km
- Althorpe4.7 km
- Crowle10.3 km
Bus Stops
- John Leggott College0.2 km
- Wynmoor Road0.2 km
- Wynmoor Road0.3 km
- West Common Lane0.3 km
- West Common Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171DT · Data under Open Government Licence