DN17 encompasses Scunthorpe's residential core, a steel industry town in North Lincolnshire showing mixed investment signals. Over five years, property prices have appreciated at 1.6% compound annually, substantially below national averages, whilst rental growth has reached 5.4% over the same period—a notable divergence suggesting landlord activity despite price stagnation. Population has grown modestly at 1.1% over five years. The district scores 56.6/100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally, indicating above-median prospects relative to UK postcode districts. The area remains in latent gentrification stage, meaning structural conditions for change are present but not yet evidenced in widespread development or demographic shifts.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Scunthorpe · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.6 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Scunthorpe (DN17) common questions
Is Scunthorpe up and coming?
Scunthorpe (DN17) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 28% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Scunthorpe safe?
Scunthorpe has a safety score of 75/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Scunthorpe?
The average property price in Scunthorpe (DN17) is £156k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Scunthorpe?
The median monthly rent in Scunthorpe (DN17) is £702 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Scunthorpe?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Scunthorpe (DN16), Scunthorpe (DN15), Doncaster (DN9), Doncaster (DN8), Gainsborough (DN21). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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