Postcode Analysis North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

WENDOVER ROAD, DN17 3SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENDOVER ROAD, DN17 3SW.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN17 3SW's 62% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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

DN17 3SW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wendover Road, 0.2km from Messingham in Messingham. Administratively it sits within Ridge ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.

For families considering a move, DN17 3SW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, up 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DN17 3SW are sourced from Output Area E00067261 (shared with 10 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 3SW. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 166,666

Semi-Detached

£ 131,250

2 sales · Mean £ 131,250

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

DN17 3SW has low crime rates — 8 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 order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Messingham Primary School

Good253 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Jet Premier Express at Spencers Garage0.3 km
  • Messingham Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Teasdales0.2 km
  • Thai Castle Plasketts0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Crown Inn0.2 km
  • Pooley's0.3 km
  • The Green Tree0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Casa Della Pasta0.3 km
  • Crown Inn Kitchen Franchise0.2 km
  • Horn Inn0.2 km
  • Messingham Community Hub & Cafe0.2 km
  • The Mayfair0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dannatts0.2 km
  • Happys Pizza & Burger0.1 km
  • Markham's Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Baba Kitchen Takeaway0.2 km
  • Messingham Tandoori0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Messingham0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirton Lindsey6.3 km
  • Scunthorpe6.3 km
  • Althorpe8.2 km

Bus Stops

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