DN17 3UX is a sought-after residential area on Willow Drive, 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 3UX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 3UX are sourced from Output Area E00067252 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW DRIVE, DN17 3UX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW DRIVE, DN17 3UX.
320
47
£ 44,800 /yr
52%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DN17 3UX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £282k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 3UX. The average age is 46.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
6 sales · Mean £ 251,991
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 3UX has low crime rates — 9 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 Garage0.3 km
- Messingham Convenience Store0.4 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Teasdales0.4 km
- Thai Castle Plasketts0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Green Tree0.4 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 Inn0.3 km
- Messingham Community Hub & Cafe0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Messingham0.4 km
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 Lindsey6.2 km
- Scunthorpe6.6 km
- Althorpe8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Brigg Road0.2 km
- Brigg Road0.2 km
- Green Tree Inn0.4 km
- Green Tree Inn0.4 km
- Eastfield Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DN173UX · Data under Open Government Licence