Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHESTNUT DRIVE, DN17 3PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT DRIVE, DN17 3PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

380

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN17 3PJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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.

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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DN17 3PJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN17 3PJ is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Drive, 0.4km from Messingham in Messingham. Administratively it sits within Ridge ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN17, DN17 3PJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3PJ are sourced from Output Area E00067253 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 3PJ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN17 3PJ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2

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Messingham Primary School

Good253 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Jet Premier Express at Spencers Garage0.2 km
  • Messingham Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Teasdales0.4 km
  • Thai Castle Plasketts0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Green Tree0.4 km
  • Crown Inn0.4 km
  • Pooley's0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cafe 19060.7 km
  • Casa Della Pasta0.1 km
  • Crown Inn Kitchen Franchise0.4 km
  • Horn Inn0.3 km
  • Messingham Community Hub & Cafe0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Messingham0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Baba Kitchen Takeaway0.4 km
  • Messingham Tandoori0.5 km
  • Dannatts0.4 km
  • Happys Pizza & Burger0.5 km
  • Markham's Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirton Lindsey6.0 km
  • Scunthorpe6.7 km
  • Althorpe8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brigg Road0.1 km
  • Brigg Road0.2 km
  • Eastfield Road0.2 km
  • Eastfield Road0.3 km
  • Green Tree Inn0.4 km