DN17 2LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brocklesby Road, 0.6km from Ashby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 2LW 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, 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 2LW are sourced from Output Area E00067011 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROCKLESBY ROAD, DN17 2LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROCKLESBY ROAD, DN17 2LW.
330
39
£ 29,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2LW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN17 2LW's 57% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 2LW. The average age is 38.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,750
8 sales · Mean £ 99,256
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 2LW is moderate at 57 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
Oakfield Primary School
Enderby Road Infant School
Bottesford Junior School
Bottesford Infant School
Priory Lane Community School
Frederick Gough School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Black Beauty0.3 km
- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack1.0 km
- RAOB Club1.0 km
- Beacon Hotel0.8 km
- The Chancel0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Coffee House1.0 km
- The Gourmet1.0 km
- Clay Oven0.9 km
- The Raj0.5 km
- Miller & Carter0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bellisimos Riddings0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Sabalan Pizza1.0 km
- Chillies Takeaway0.9 km
- Milanos0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Heron Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Crystal News0.5 km
- Lawy Mini Mar1.0 km
- Sathi Mini Market1.0 km
- Bottesford Stores0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Lincolnshire Co Op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe3.0 km
- Althorpe5.6 km
- Kirton Lindsey9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Parkin Road0.1 km
- Parkin Road0.1 km
- Willoughby Road0.2 km
- Willoughby Road0.2 km
- Riddings Junior School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172LW · Data under Open Government Licence