DN17 3QD is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Messingham in Messingham. Administratively it sits within Ridge ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 3QD is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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 4 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 3QD are sourced from Output Area E00067254 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN17 3QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN17 3QD.
284
47
£ 44,800 /yr
42%
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 3QD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 3QD. The average age is 47.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
DN17 3QD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Messingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Jet Premier Express at Spencers Garage0.5 km
- Messingham Convenience Store0.8 km
- Teasdales0.7 km
- Thai Castle Plasketts0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Crown Inn0.7 km
- Pooley's0.5 km
- The Green Tree0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Casa Della Pasta0.4 km
- Crown Inn Kitchen Franchise0.7 km
- Horn Inn0.6 km
- Messingham Community Hub & Cafe0.7 km
- The Mayfair0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dannatts0.7 km
- Happys Pizza & Burger0.8 km
- Markham's Fish and Chip Shop0.6 km
- Baba Kitchen Takeaway0.7 km
- Messingham Tandoori0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Messingham0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirton Lindsey5.8 km
- Scunthorpe7.0 km
- Althorpe8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Brigg Road0.5 km
- Eastfield Road0.5 km
- Eastfield Road0.5 km
- Brigg Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DN173QD · Data under Open Government Licence