DN17 3BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.7km from Gunness in Keadby. Administratively it sits within Axholme North ward and the Brigg and Goole constituency.
For families considering a move, DN17 3BS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00066853 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, DN17 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, DN17 3BS.
463
37
£ 38,600 /yr
48%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DN17 3BS — age 37, 77% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 3BS. The average age is 36.6. 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
Terraced
£ 93,000
4 sales · Mean £ 99,000
Semi-Detached
£ 123,500
1 sales · Mean £ 123,500
Detached
£ 173,000
1 sales · Mean £ 173,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 3BS has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Althorpe and Keadby Primary School
Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Keadby & Althorpe WMC0.1 km
- Ironstone Wharf Inn0.6 km
- Jolly Sailor0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Keadby News & Post0.1 km
- Keadby Stores0.2 km
- Gunness Food & Wine + Post Office0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- McDonalds Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
- Slices0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Althorpe0.5 km
- Crowle5.3 km
- Scunthorpe5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.0 km
- Primary School0.1 km
- Club0.1 km
- Margaret Avenue0.2 km
- Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN173BS · Data under Open Government Licence