Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST COMMON GARDENS, DN17 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST COMMON GARDENS, DN17 1EJ.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Shoplifting45
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils0.5 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils0.5 km
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Lincoln Gardens Primary School

Good429 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good651 pupils0.9 km
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Outwood Junior Academy Brumby

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Bushfield Road Infant School

Requires Improvement215 pupils1.0 km
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Outwood Academy Brumby

Good789 pupils1.1 km
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Oakfield Primary School

Good304 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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