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Scunthorpe Westcliff

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About

Scunthorpe Westcliff is a residential area located to the west of the town centre, primarily characterised by post-war housing. The layout consists largely of semi-detached and terraced homes, with local amenities centred along Westcliff Road. This main thoroughfare provides essential shops and services for the community.

The area is bordered by the open, grassy expanse of West Common, which offers recreational space. A notable local landmark is the Westcliff Clock Tower, a structure that serves as a focal point within the neighbourhood. Housing estates here are typical of the town's mid-20th century expansion.

Area overview

On average Scunthorpe Westcliff has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Westcliff is £42,509 per year. There are 1 schools in Scunthorpe Westcliff: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scunthorpe Westcliff is home to around 5,997 people, with a population density of about 3,432.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scunthorpe Westcliff Population
5,997
Population density
3,432.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.53(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.01(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.84(-31%)
Public order
9.67(+10%)
Shoplifting
8.5(-3%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,105
85.14%
Other White
631
10.52%
Other
38
0.63%
Indian
36
0.6%
Pakistani
27
0.45%
Total population: 5,996

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,148
25.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
813
18.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
736
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
15.25%
Level 3 (A level)
611
13.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
579
24.95%
Social rents from council
551
23.74%
Owns with a mortgage
486
20.94%
Other social rented
387
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
12.37%
Total households: 2,321

Property prices in Scunthorpe Westcliff

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 in Scunthorpe Westcliff area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,699 up to £467,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scunthorpe Westcliff in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scunthorpe Westcliff over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£237,500
Semi-Detached13£125,000
Terraced10£110,000

10 years median price trend in Scunthorpe Westcliff

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Westcliff.

All postcodes in Scunthorpe Westcliff

DN172HF

Ulceby Road

DN172JU

Searby Road

DN172EX

Somerby Road

DN171QS

Whitman Road

DN172EP

Saxby Road

DN172BJ

Burringham Road

DN172XD

Alba Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.