DN17 2NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willoughby Road, 0.8km from Ashby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Brumby ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN17 2NG 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. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, 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 2NG are sourced from Output Area E00067011 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOUGHBY ROAD, DN17 2NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOUGHBY ROAD, DN17 2NG.
330
39
£ 29,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2NG 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
DN17 2NG is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 2NG. 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
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
£ 122,500
3 sales · Mean £ 136,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN17 2NG is moderate at 63 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
Melior Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.8 km
- Black Beauty0.3 km
- The Chancel0.7 km
- Beacon Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.6 km
- Milanos0.6 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.6 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Oh My Pizza0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.6 km
- Crystal News0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Johals Premier Store0.4 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Raj0.7 km
- Miller & Carter0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co Op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe3.1 km
- Althorpe5.5 km
- Kirton Lindsey9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Riddings Junior School0.0 km
- Riddings Junior School0.0 km
- Church0.2 km
- Parkin Road0.2 km
- Parkin Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172NG · Data under Open Government Licence