DN17 1EJ is a safe, established residential area on West Common Gardens, 0.7km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 13.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00067215 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST COMMON GARDENS, DN17 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON GARDENS, DN17 1EJ.
288
44
£ 31,600 /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
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 1EJ — age 44, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1EJ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
6 sales · Mean £ 203,825
Detached
£ 262,500
10 sales · Mean £ 277,420
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1EJ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
Bushfield Road Infant School
Outwood Academy Brumby
Oakfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Applegreen Service Station0.7 km
- Avenue Stores0.9 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.5 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- More Booze0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crown Hotel0.8 km
- Butlers Club0.4 km
- Ashby Mill Road Club0.7 km
- Heslam Park Club0.7 km
- Priory Hotel0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Gourmet0.6 km
- Carvers Fish Restaurant0.6 km
- Noodle-Licious0.6 km
- Coffee House0.7 km
- Salvation Army Centre1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Double Dragon0.6 km
- Deep Pan & BBQ0.6 km
- Fishermans Catch0.9 km
- Forum0.7 km
- Mizaans of Ashby0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.7 km
- Althorpe5.2 km
- Kirton Lindsey10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ashby Road Surgery0.1 km
- Hopkins Avenue0.2 km
- Hopkins Avenue0.2 km
- Priory Hotel0.2 km
- Priory Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171EJ · Data under Open Government Licence