DN17 1SG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1SG is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 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 1SG are sourced from Output Area E00067023 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN17 1SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 1SG.
243
36
£ 31,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1SG 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 88% of tenure in DN17 1SG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1SG. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1SG is moderate at 60 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
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Priory Lane Community School
Enderby Road Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Priory Shop1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Poppin Shop0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Lunch Express1.0 km
- Parkwood Community Hub0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Arcafe0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Panku Scunthorpe0.8 km
- Pizza Plaza0.1 km
- Sams Plaice0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.3 km
- Althorpe4.0 km
- Crowle9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Keats Avenue0.1 km
- Youth Centre0.1 km
- Youth Centre0.1 km
- Keats Avenue0.1 km
- Swinburne Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171SG · Data under Open Government Licence