DN17 1UP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Torrington Road, 0.5km from Westcliff in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 1UP 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 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 1UP are sourced from Output Area E00067018 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORRINGTON ROAD, DN17 1UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORRINGTON ROAD, DN17 1UP.
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£ 36,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 1UP 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 1UP has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 1UP. The average age is 36.9. 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 1UP is moderate at 84 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
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Parkwood Community Hub0.3 km
- Arcafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizza Plaza0.6 km
- Sams Plaice0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.3 km
- Althorpe3.5 km
- Crowle9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Melbury Walk0.1 km
- Medical Centre0.2 km
- Melbury Walk0.2 km
- Medical Centre0.2 km
- Dorchester Lodge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171UP · Data under Open Government Licence