DN17 2GJ is a safe, established residential area on Jesmond Avenue, 0.1km from Yaddlethorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Bottesford ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 2GJ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2GJ are sourced from Output Area E00066924 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JESMOND AVENUE, DN17 2GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JESMOND AVENUE, DN17 2GJ.
391
40
£ 42,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DN17 2GJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% 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 2GJ. The average age is 39.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
11 sales · Mean £ 123,454
Detached
£ 142,500
4 sales · Mean £ 138,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 2GJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leys Farm Junior School
Enderby Road Infant School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Bottesford Junior School
Bottesford Infant School
Oakfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.4 km
- Black Beauty0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Southpark Enterprise College0.2 km
- South Park Cafe0.7 km
- Miller & Carter0.8 km
- Cheeky Chimps0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.5 km
- Milanos0.5 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Bella0.8 km
- Eton Court Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.5 km
- Riddings Service Station1.0 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- One Stop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe4.0 km
- Althorpe5.5 km
- Kirton Lindsey9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hurst Lane0.2 km
- Hurst Lane0.2 km
- Mason Drive0.2 km
- Mason Drive0.3 km
- The Dales0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172GJ · Data under Open Government Licence