DN17 1LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oriole Road, 0.8km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
DN17 1LW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1LW are sourced from Output Area E00172839 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORIOLE ROAD, DN17 1LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORIOLE ROAD, DN17 1LW.
284
36
£ 31,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1LW 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.
Area Character
DN17 1LW is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1LW. The average age is 35.6. 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
Terraced
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1LW is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
Enderby Road Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Avenue Stores1.0 km
- Priory Shop0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bellisimos Riddings0.8 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Miahs Kitchen0.9 km
- Turkish Delight0.9 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Clay Oven0.9 km
- Arcafe0.8 km
- Noodle-Licious1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lincolnshire Co Op0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Butlers Club0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.4 km
- Priory Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.1 km
- Althorpe4.7 km
- Crowle10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Partridge Close0.2 km
- Friars Road0.2 km
- Dean Road0.2 km
- Friars Road0.2 km
- Partridge Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171LW · Data under Open Government Licence