Postcode report
DN17 4BY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DN17 4BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN17 4BY is a postcode in Axholme North, North Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN17 4BY, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN17 4BY are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN17 4BY is based on North Lincolnshire 020 Census 2021. It covers 7,493 residents, 124 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near DN17 4BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £163k from 60 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN17 4BY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN17 4BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN17 4BY
Is DN17 4BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN17 4BY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for DN17 4BY?
LocaleIQ matched DN17 4BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN17 4BY?
The latest median sold price is £163k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN17 4BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.