DN17 1EW is a sought-after residential area on Malvern Road, 0.7km 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 1EW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00067196 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALVERN ROAD, DN17 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN ROAD, DN17 1EW.
348
47
£ 36,700 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DN17 1EW's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1EW. The average age is 47.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1EW has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Bushfield Road Infant School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
St Hugh's Special School
Westcliffe Primary School
Outwood Academy Brumby
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Queensway0.6 km
- Butlers Club0.8 km
- Beacon Hotel0.8 km
- Heslam Park Club0.6 km
- Priory Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.4 km
- China Town0.4 km
- Mandarin House0.8 km
- Miahs Kitchen0.9 km
- Naga Spice0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- 4K Store1.0 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.5 km
- Avenue Stores0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Clay Oven0.9 km
- Carvers Fish Restaurant1.0 km
- Noodle-Licious1.0 km
- Lunch Express0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.5 km
- Althorpe4.9 km
- Crowle10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Malvern Road0.0 km
- Malvern Road0.0 km
- West Common Lane0.1 km
- West Common Lane0.1 km
- Hawthorn Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171EW · Data under Open Government Licence