DN17 1SB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wordsworth Road, 0.5km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1SB 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. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1SB are sourced from Output Area E00067027 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORDSWORTH ROAD, DN17 1SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH ROAD, DN17 1SB.
338
32
£ 31,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1SB 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
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in DN17 1SB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1SB. The average age is 32.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1SB is moderate at 50 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
Westcliffe Primary School
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Enderby Road Infant School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Poppin Shop0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Parkwood Community Hub1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Arcafe0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Oh My Pizza1.0 km
- Panku Scunthorpe0.6 km
- Pizza Plaza0.1 km
- Sams Plaice0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.5 km
- Althorpe4.0 km
- Crowle9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Swinburne Road0.1 km
- Swinburne Road0.1 km
- Youth Centre0.1 km
- Youth Centre0.1 km
- Keats Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171SB · Data under Open Government Licence