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DN17

SCUNTHORPE

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN17 is the postcode district for SCUNTHORPE, located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £191,749
1yr change ▲ 1.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£191,749

▲ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

322 Mbps

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.

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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

£190K £191K £192K £192K £193K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

67

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.

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322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DN17 SCUNTHORPE

What is the average house price in DN17 SCUNTHORPE?
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 SCUNTHORPE 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 is the population of DN17 SCUNTHORPE?
The population of DN17 (SCUNTHORPE) is approximately 171,336 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DN17 SCUNTHORPE?
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.

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