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.
DRAGONBY ROAD, DN17 2LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAGONBY ROAD, DN17 2LD.
293
37
£ 29,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Leys Farm Junior School
Enderby Road Infant School
Oakfield Primary School
Priory Lane Community School
Melior Community Academy
Westcliffe Primary School
Bottesford Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
2 nearby- Southpark Enterprise College0.9 km
- The Raj1.0 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DN172LD · Data under Open Government Licence