DN17 1SJ is a mixed residential area on Alveston Road, 0.4km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1SJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1SJ are sourced from Output Area E00067016 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALVESTON ROAD, DN17 1SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALVESTON ROAD, DN17 1SJ.
258
51
£ 36,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1SJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 1SJ — age 51, 87% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1SJ. The average age is 51.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
7 sales · Mean £ 133,214
Detached
£ 115,000
1 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 1SJ is moderate at 78 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
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Westcliffe Primary School
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Avenue Stores0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lunch Express0.7 km
- Parkwood Community Hub0.3 km
- Arcafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizza Plaza0.7 km
- Sams Plaice0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.0 km
- Althorpe3.7 km
- Crowle9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgewater Road0.1 km
- Bridgewater Road0.1 km
- Parkwood Infant and Junior School0.2 km
- Parkwood Infant and Junior School0.2 km
- Barnstaple Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171SJ · Data under Open Government Licence