DN17 3QE is a sought-after residential area on Scotter Road, 0.6km from Messingham in Messingham. Administratively it sits within Ridge ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN17, DN17 3QE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, up 108.9% 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 3QE are sourced from Output Area E00067254 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCOTTER ROAD, DN17 3QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTTER ROAD, DN17 3QE.
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 3QE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £306k, 84% 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. Property prices are trending up 108.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 3QE. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
2 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Semi-Detached
£ 199,950
1 sales · Mean £ 199,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
DN17 3QE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. 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- Londis0.7 km
- Jet Premier Express at Spencers Garage0.5 km
- Messingham Convenience Store0.7 km
- Teasdales0.7 km
- Thai Castle Plasketts0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Crown Inn0.7 km
- Pooley's0.5 km
- The Green Tree0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Casa Della Pasta0.4 km
- Crown Inn Kitchen Franchise0.7 km
- Horn Inn0.5 km
- Messingham Community Hub & Cafe0.7 km
- The Mayfair0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dannatts0.7 km
- Happys Pizza & Burger0.7 km
- Markham's Fish and Chip Shop0.5 km
- Baba Kitchen Takeaway0.7 km
- Messingham Tandoori0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Messingham0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirton Lindsey5.9 km
- Scunthorpe7.0 km
- Althorpe8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Brigg Road0.4 km
- Brigg Road0.4 km
- Eastfield Road0.5 km
- Eastfield Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DN173QE · Data under Open Government Licence