Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHITMAN ROAD, DN17 1QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITMAN ROAD, DN17 1QS.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 31,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN17 1QS 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in DN17 1QS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN17 1QS is a mixed residential area on Whitman Road, 0.7km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1QS 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. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1QS are sourced from Output Area E00067008 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1QS. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 79,000

1 sales · Mean £ 79,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DN17 1QS is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences125
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Westcliffe Primary School

Good340 pupils0.3 km
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Oasis Academy Parkwood

Good352 pupils1.1 km
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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils1.2 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.2 km
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Enderby Road Infant School

Good120 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Poppin Shop0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Ashby Decoy Golf Club0.9 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Arcafe0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Oh My Pizza1.0 km
  • Panku Scunthorpe0.5 km
  • Pizza Plaza0.3 km
  • Sams Plaice0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe2.7 km
  • Althorpe3.8 km
  • Crowle9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Parklands0.1 km
  • Whitman Road0.1 km
  • Whitman Road0.2 km
  • Whitman Road0.2 km
  • Byfield Road0.2 km