DN17 3QR is a sought-after residential area on Brigg Road, 0.3km from Messingham in Messingham. Administratively it sits within Ridge ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN17, DN17 3QR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 3QR are sourced from Output Area E00067262 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGG ROAD, DN17 3QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGG ROAD, DN17 3QR.
270
54
£ 44,800 /yr
37%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN17 3QR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 91% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 3QR. The average age is 53.6. 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: 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 2026-02)
DN17 3QR has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences 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- Jet Premier Express at Spencers Garage0.2 km
- Messingham Convenience Store0.4 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Teasdales0.4 km
- Thai Castle Plasketts0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Green Tree0.3 km
- Crown Inn0.4 km
- Pooley's0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe 19060.6 km
- Casa Della Pasta0.2 km
- Crown Inn Kitchen Franchise0.4 km
- Horn Inn0.2 km
- Messingham Community Hub & Cafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Messingham0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Baba Kitchen Takeaway0.4 km
- Messingham Tandoori0.4 km
- Dannatts0.4 km
- Happys Pizza & Burger0.4 km
- Markham's Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirton Lindsey6.0 km
- Scunthorpe6.6 km
- Althorpe8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Eastfield Road0.1 km
- Brigg Road0.2 km
- Eastfield Road0.2 km
- Brigg Road0.2 km
- Green Tree Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN173QR · Data under Open Government Licence