Westfield Drive is in Messingham, Scunthorpe and in Glanford district. DN17 3PD is located in the Messingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westfield Drive, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN17 3NW, DN17 3PE, DN17 3PB, DN17 3PA, DN17 3RT, DN17 3PF, DN17 3NX, DN17 3NY, DN17 3TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN17 3PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DN17 3PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 24.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 55.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 11.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 44.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 20.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 20.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 64.5% | 46.2% | 18.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfield Drive was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Broughton & Scawby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westfield Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Broughton & Scawby and the 211th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Westfield Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-09 | £245,730 |
| 1 Westfield Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-11-25 | £275,599 |
| 13 Westfield Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-11-29 | £208,200 |
| 5 Westfield Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2016-01-08 | £233,663 |
| 8 Westfield Drive, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2015-06-30 | £207,815 |
DN17 3PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN17 3PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messingham Primary School Briggate Drive , Messingham DN17 3TN | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bottesford Junior School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bottesford Infant School Manor Road , Bottesford DN16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leys Farm Junior School Park Avenue , Bottesford DN17 2PB | 3out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | 4out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act Fast NL Ltd Kieradan Park , North Moor Lane DN17 3PS | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Enterprise College (11-19) Newdown Court , Newdown Road DN17 2TX | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | 2out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stables | The Stables, High Street | 271 yd | |
| Dons Thai & English Kitchen | Crown Inn, 8 High Street | 281 yd | |
| Horn Inn | The Horn Inn, 77 High Street | 320 yd | |
| Abbondante Restaurant | 68 High Street | 342 yd | |
| Messingham Community Hub & Cafe | Messingham Library, Wendover Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pooley's | 46 High Street | 271 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 8 High Street | 281 yd | |
| The Green Tree | Green Tree Inn, High Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham's Fish and Chip Shop | 46 High Street | 274 yd | |
| Baba Kitchen Takeaway | 22 High Street | 281 yd | |
| Dannatts | 20 High Street | 283 yd | |
| Messingham Tandoori | 9 Wendover Road | 440 yd | |
| Happys Pizza & Burger | 11 Wendover Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Messingham | 33 High Street | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Messingham Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD NORTHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.