DN17 1LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Partridge Close, 0.8km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1LJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00067217 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARTRIDGE CLOSE, DN17 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARTRIDGE CLOSE, DN17 1LJ.
436
34
£ 31,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1LJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 1LJ — age 34, 50% ownership, 17% 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 up 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1LJ. The average age is 34.0. 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
£ 98,500
4 sales · Mean £ 100,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1LJ is moderate at 51 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 Express0.7 km
- Priory Shop0.3 km
- Singh Newsagents0.9 km
- Johals Premier Store0.8 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bellisimos Riddings0.7 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Oh My Pizza0.9 km
- Pizza Plaza0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Butlers Club0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.4 km
- Priory Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Arcafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.3 km
- Althorpe4.7 km
- Crowle10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Partridge Close0.1 km
- Partridge Close0.1 km
- Merlin Road0.1 km
- Merlin Road0.1 km
- Friars Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171LJ · Data under Open Government Licence