DN17 — SCUNTHORPE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN17 is £191,749, which is 17% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN17 cost 33.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN17 have risen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£270,108	474
Semi-detached	£151,339	703
Terraced	£120,466	207
Flat	£77,164	18
All types	£191,749	1447

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DN17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN17 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Althorpe and Keadby Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Messingham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Priory Lane Community School	Primary	Good	mi
Enderby Road Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DN17 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN17 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DN17 — SCUNTHORPE

Area Summary

DN17 (SCUNTHORPE) offers affordable property prices (£191,749, 33% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DN16

SCUNTHORPE

£161K

▼ 5.6% YoY

DN18

BARTON-UPON-HUMBER

£199K

▲ 1.5% YoY

DN19

BARROW-UPON-HUMBER

£237K

▲ 7.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN17?

The average house price in DN17 (SCUNTHORPE) is £191,749, based on 1447 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.

Is DN17 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN17 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN17?

There are 22 schools in or near DN17. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DN17?

Council tax in DN17 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DN17?

The average broadband download speed in DN17 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DN17 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 171,336.