DN17 2BD is a safe, established residential area on Burringham Road, 0.4km from Ashby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 2BD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 57.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00067221 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURRINGHAM ROAD, DN17 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURRINGHAM ROAD, DN17 2BD.
293
40
£ 31,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2BD 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 2BD — age 40, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 57.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 2BD. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,750
10 sales · Mean £ 122,575
Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 2BD has low crime rates — 43 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
Melior Community Academy
Oakfield Primary School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leys Farm Junior School
Westcliffe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Coffee House0.5 km
- Salvation Army Centre0.9 km
- The Gourmet0.5 km
- Broadway Cafe0.8 km
- Clay Oven0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bellisimos Riddings0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Sabalan Pizza0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Stars Takeaway0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Crown Hotel0.8 km
- RAOB Club0.9 km
- Beacon Hotel0.3 km
- Ashby Mill Road Club0.6 km
- Priory Hotel0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Cooplands0.6 km
- Heron Foods Ltd0.7 km
- More Booze0.6 km
- Wilko0.6 km
- Barnes0.8 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Co Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.2 km
- Althorpe5.3 km
- Kirton Lindsey10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Monks Road0.0 km
- Monks Road0.1 km
- Priory Road0.1 km
- Priory Road0.1 km
- Messingham Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172BD · Data under Open Government Licence