Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DRAGONBY ROAD, DN17 2LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAGONBY ROAD, DN17 2LD.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 29,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN17 2LD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in DN17 2LD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DN17 2LD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dragonby Road, 0.9km from Yaddlethorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 2LD 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 2LD are sourced from Output Area E00067044 (shared with 14 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 2LD. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 92,475

6 sales · Mean £ 89,158

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

Crime around DN17 2LD is moderate at 56 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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Shoplifting67
Criminal damage and arson51
Anti-social behaviour36
Public order26

school Local Schools

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Willoughby Road Primary Academy

Good323 pupils0.2 km
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Leys Farm Junior School

Good132 pupils0.5 km
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Enderby Road Infant School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Oakfield Primary School

Good304 pupils0.9 km
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Priory Lane Community School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.0 km
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Melior Community Academy

Good806 pupils1.2 km
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Westcliffe Primary School

Good340 pupils1.2 km
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Bottesford Infant School

Outstanding208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.6 km
  • Black Beauty0.6 km
  • The Chancel1.0 km
  • Beacon Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Southpark Enterprise College0.9 km
  • The Raj1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chillies Takeaway0.5 km
  • Milanos0.5 km
  • Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.5 km
  • Kingstons Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Oh My Pizza0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Spar Quebec Supermarket0.5 km
  • Crystal News1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Johals Premier Store0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co Op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Scunthorpe3.1 km
  • Althorpe5.2 km
  • Kirton Lindsey9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Kingerby Road0.1 km
  • Surgery0.1 km
  • Shops0.1 km
  • Ormsby Road0.2 km