DN17 1NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clare Avenue, 0.2km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1NT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1NT are sourced from Output Area E00067026 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARE AVENUE, DN17 1NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARE AVENUE, DN17 1NT.
328
37
£ 31,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1NT 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 1NT is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1NT. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 81,000
1 sales · Mean £ 81,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1NT is moderate at 76 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
Westcliffe Primary School
Melior Community Academy
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Priory Lane Community School
Enderby Road Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Priory Shop0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Poppin Shop0.8 km
- Avenue Stores1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Lunch Express0.9 km
- Parkwood Community Hub0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Arcafe0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Panku Scunthorpe0.9 km
- Pizza Plaza0.2 km
- Sams Plaice0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.3 km
- Althorpe4.0 km
- Crowle9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Keats Avenue0.1 km
- Keats Avenue0.1 km
- Swinburne Road0.2 km
- Youth Centre0.2 km
- Youth Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171NT · Data under Open Government Licence