DN17 1LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greyfriars Close, 0.9km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1LE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00067222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREYFRIARS CLOSE, DN17 1LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREYFRIARS CLOSE, DN17 1LE.
387
35
£ 31,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN17 1LE has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1LE. The average age is 34.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 121,750
9 sales · Mean £ 117,166
Terraced
£ 81,725
2 sales · Mean £ 81,725
Detached
£ 124,000
4 sales · Mean £ 127,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1LE is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Priory Lane Community School
Melior Community Academy
Westcliffe Primary School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Enderby Road Infant School
Oakfield Primary School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Leys Farm Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Priory Shop0.3 km
- Singh Newsagents0.9 km
- Johals Premier Store0.7 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bellisimos Riddings0.6 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Miahs Kitchen1.0 km
- Turkish Delight1.0 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Clay Oven1.0 km
- Arcafe0.8 km
- Noodle-Licious1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Lincolnshire Co Op0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Butlers Club0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.3 km
- Priory Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.3 km
- Althorpe4.8 km
- Crowle10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Friars Road0.1 km
- Friars Road0.1 km
- Merlin Road0.1 km
- Merlin Road0.1 km
- Partridge Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171LE · Data under Open Government Licence