Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DN17 2AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 2AL.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN17 2AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DN17 2AL — age 45, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN17 2AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ashby Decoy in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Burringham and Gunness ward and the Brigg and Goole constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00189289 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 2AL. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN17 2AL has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting17
Other theft13
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Westcliffe Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Enderby Road Infant School

Good120 pupils1.1 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.5 km
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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Poppin Shop0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Ashby Decoy Golf Club0.3 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Arcafe0.8 km
  • Silica Lodge Garden Centre0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Oh My Pizza0.8 km
  • Panku Scunthorpe0.2 km
  • Pizza Plaza0.9 km
  • Sams Plaice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe3.3 km
  • Althorpe3.8 km
  • Crowle9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashfield Caravan Site0.0 km
  • Ashfield Caravan Site0.0 km
  • Asda0.1 km
  • Asda0.1 km
  • Asda0.3 km