DN17 1TE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Burringham and Gunness ward and the Brigg and Goole constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 1TE represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 72 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1TE are sourced from Output Area E00067049 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN17 1TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 1TE.
210
72
£ 37,100 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1TE 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
DN17 1TE is a settled retirement community — average age 72, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1TE. The average age is 72.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1TE has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Westcliffe Primary School
Oasis Academy Parkwood
Melior Community Academy
Enderby Road Infant School
Priory Lane Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Poppin Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ashby Decoy Golf Club0.6 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Arcafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Panku Scunthorpe0.4 km
- Pizza Plaza0.6 km
- Sams Plaice0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe3.0 km
- Althorpe3.5 km
- Crowle9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parklands Caravan Site0.0 km
- Parklands0.3 km
- Whitman Road0.4 km
- Whitman Road0.4 km
- Whitman Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171TE · Data under Open Government Licence