DN17 2SP is a safe, established residential area on West View, 0.1km from Yaddlethorpe in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Bottesford ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 2SP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 2SP are sourced from Output Area E00066920 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST VIEW, DN17 2SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW, DN17 2SP.
279
44
£ 42,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN17 2SP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 2SP — age 44, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 2SP. The average age is 43.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,500
12 sales · Mean £ 132,541
Detached
£ 126,000
1 sales · Mean £ 126,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 2SP has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Enderby Road Infant School
Leys Farm Junior School
Willoughby Road Primary Academy
Bottesford Junior School
Bottesford Infant School
Oakfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bottesford Town Football Club & Snack Shack0.3 km
- Black Beauty0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Southpark Enterprise College0.3 km
- South Park Cafe0.7 km
- Miller & Carter0.8 km
- Cheeky Chimps0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chillies Takeaway0.3 km
- Milanos0.3 km
- Yaddlethorpe Takeaway0.3 km
- Kingstons Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Oh My Pizza0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Spar Quebec Supermarket0.4 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Riddings Service Station0.8 km
- Weldricks Pharmacy1.0 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co Op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe3.8 km
- Althorpe5.4 km
- Kirton Lindsey9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mason Drive0.1 km
- Mason Drive0.1 km
- Hurst Lane0.2 km
- Hurst Lane0.2 km
- Hammerton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN172SP · Data under Open Government Licence