DN17 2JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Yaddlethorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 2JW 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 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 2JW are sourced from Output Area E00067007 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN17 2JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 2JW.
297
39
£ 31,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2JW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, DN17 2JW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-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 2JW. The average age is 39.2. 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 2JW is moderate at 64 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
Enderby Road Infant School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Leys Farm Junior School
Priory Lane Community School
Westcliffe Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
Melior Community Academy
Bottesford Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.5 km
- Black Beauty0.8 km
- Beacon Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Southpark Enterprise College0.9 km
- Silica Lodge Garden Centre0.8 km
- South Park Cafe1.0 km
- Cheeky Chimps1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.4 km
- Milanos0.4 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.5 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Oh My Pizza0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.4 km
- Johals Premier Store0.6 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Poppin Shop0.6 km
- Riddings Service Station0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co Op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe3.1 km
- Althorpe5.0 km
- Kirton Lindsey9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ormsby Road0.1 km
- Spilsby Road0.2 km
- Salmonby Road0.2 km
- Salmonby Road0.2 km
- Spilsby Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172JW · Data under Open Government Licence