DN17 1DU is a sought-after residential area on West Common Lane, 0.8km from Brumby, Old in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN17, DN17 1DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00067202 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST COMMON LANE, DN17 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON LANE, DN17 1DU.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DN17 1DU combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£170k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1DU. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
13 sales · Mean £ 142,673
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1DU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Academy Brumby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Queensway0.7 km
- Butlers Club0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.8 km
- Heslam Park Club0.7 km
- Priory Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.5 km
- China Town0.5 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Naga Spice0.5 km
- Pizza Plaza1.0 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.6 km
- Avenue Stores0.4 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lunch Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.6 km
- Althorpe4.8 km
- Crowle10.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Common Lane0.1 km
- West Common Lane0.1 km
- Malvern Road0.1 km
- Malvern Road0.2 km
- Hawthorn Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171DU · Data under Open Government Licence