DN17 2LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barnetby Road, 0.5km from Ashby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 2LX 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2LX are sourced from Output Area E00067040 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNETBY ROAD, DN17 2LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNETBY ROAD, DN17 2LX.
247
39
£ 29,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2LX 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
With 48% social renting, DN17 2LX 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 2LX. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
9 sales · Mean £ 92,444
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 2LX is moderate at 58 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
Oakfield Primary School
Leys Farm Junior School
Priory Lane Community School
Enderby Road Infant School
Melior Community Academy
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.9 km
- Milanos0.9 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.9 km
- Deep Pan & BBQ0.8 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- 4K Store0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- The Bakery Stall - Ashby Market0.9 km
- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.9 km
- Johals Premier Store0.1 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Butlers Club0.8 km
- Black Beauty0.6 km
- RAOB Club1.0 km
- Ashby Mill Road Club1.0 km
- The Chancel0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Carvers Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- Noodle-Licious0.7 km
- Coffee House0.8 km
- The Gourmet0.8 km
- Clay Oven0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe2.7 km
- Althorpe5.4 km
- Kirton Lindsey9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Angerstein Road0.1 km
- Angerstein Road0.1 km
- Green0.2 km
- Angerstein Road0.2 km
- Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172LX · Data under Open Government Licence