DN8 is a postcode district in Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 490 active and 78 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DN8 (23%) is characterised by a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DN8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DN8 are around £160k, down 43.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DN8 at 331 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DN8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DN8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DN8 postcode area.
18,086
42
£ 31,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN8's 61% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k. Property prices are trending down 43.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Thorne King Edward Primary School
Trinity Academy
Green Top
Brooke Primary Academy
Marshland Primary Academy
West Road Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge M18
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy
- Go Local Convenience Store
- H I Weldrick Ltd
- One Stop
- Premier
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Blue Water Marina
- Comrades Club
- Fuzion
- Masonic Hall
- Moorends Hotel
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Bliss Coffee Shop
- Burger King
- Casson Court Cafe
- Coffee Co
- Costa Coffee
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Taco Bell
- China House
- Chips and Things
- Chips Stop
- Efes Grill
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi
- Sainsbury's
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Area Profile: DN8 · Data under Open Government Licence