DN17 2BA is a safe, established residential area on Burringham Road, 0.3km from Ashby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 2BA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00067221 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURRINGHAM ROAD, DN17 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURRINGHAM ROAD, DN17 2BA.
293
40
£ 31,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DN17 2BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 2BA. The average age is 39.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 154,950
1 sales · Mean £ 154,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 2BA has low crime rates — 48 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
Priory Lane Community School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
Melior Community Academy
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Frederick Gough School
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coffee House0.3 km
- Salvation Army Centre0.8 km
- The Gourmet0.3 km
- Broadway Cafe0.6 km
- Clay Oven0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bellisimos Riddings0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Sabalan Pizza0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Stars Takeaway0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crown Hotel0.6 km
- RAOB Club0.7 km
- Beacon Hotel0.5 km
- Ashby Mill Road Club0.4 km
- Priory Hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Cooplands0.4 km
- Heron Foods Ltd0.9 km
- More Booze0.5 km
- Wilko0.5 km
- Barnes0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Lincolnshire Co Op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.2 km
- Althorpe5.5 km
- Kirton Lindsey10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ashby Turn0.0 km
- Ashby Turn0.1 km
- Priory Road0.1 km
- Priory Road0.1 km
- Messingham Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172BA · Data under Open Government Licence