DN17 2PA is a sought-after residential area on High Leys Road, 0.7km from Yaddlethorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Bottesford ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN17, DN17 2PA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 81.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2PA are sourced from Output Area E00066938 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH LEYS ROAD, DN17 2PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH LEYS ROAD, DN17 2PA.
265
48
£ 42,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DN17 2PA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £225k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 81.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 2PA. The average age is 48.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
11 sales · Mean £ 146,326
Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 326,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 2PA has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leys Farm Junior School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Enderby Road Infant School
Oakfield Primary School
Bottesford Junior School
Bottesford Infant School
Priory Lane Community School
Melior Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.6 km
- Black Beauty0.4 km
- The Chancel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Southpark Enterprise College0.8 km
- The Raj0.8 km
- Miller & Carter0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.4 km
- Milanos0.4 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.4 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Oh My Pizza0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.5 km
- Crystal News0.8 km
- Sathi Mini Market1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Johals Premier Store0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co Op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe3.3 km
- Althorpe5.5 km
- Kirton Lindsey9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hammerton Road0.1 km
- Hammerton Road0.1 km
- Bolingbroke Road0.1 km
- Bolingbroke Road0.1 km
- Green Acre Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172PA · Data under Open Government Licence